Management of acromegaly

in F1000 Medecine Reports (2010), 2(54),

Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone and resultant overproduction of insulinlike growth factor-1 and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Successful treatment ... [more ▼]

Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone and resultant overproduction of insulinlike growth factor-1 and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Successful treatment modalities have been developed and are used in a multistep approach allowing normal life expectancy as well as improved quality of life in an increasing number of patients. [less ▲]