Authors
Citation
A. Ben-shlomo et S. Melmed, Acromegaly, END METAB C, 30(3), 2001, pp. 565
Citations number
110
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology, Metabolism & Nutrition","Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898529
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Volume
30
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(200109)30:3<565:A>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Acromegaly is a slow developing disease caused by hypersecretion of growth
hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1. Increased morbidity and mortality
associated with the disease make early diagnosis and treatment crucial. Th
is article reviews the etiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of
acromegaly, with an emphasis on newly available therapeutic options.