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    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Acromegaly is a condition characterized by excessive growth hormone production.
    • Lipid metabolism alterations are common in endocrine disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate serum lipid profiles, specifically cholesterol and triglycerides, in patients with active acromegaly.
    • To determine the relationship between acromegaly and hypertriglyceridemia.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels were measured in 46 patients with active acromegaly.
    • Comparison with general population data and analysis of correlations with various metabolic parameters.

    Main Results:

    • Patients with acromegaly had lower mean serum cholesterol and higher mean serum triglycerides.
    • A significantly higher incidence of type IV hypertriglyceridemia was observed.
    • Elevated triglycerides correlated with increased production rate and were reduced after successful acromegaly treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Acromegaly can lead to moderate secondary hypertriglyceridemia.
    • Type IV hypertriglyceridemia is more prevalent in acromegaly patients.
    • Treatment of acromegaly can improve triglyceride levels.