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Acromegaly. Diagnosis and therapy.

A L Barkan1

  • 1Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Acromegaly, often caused by pituitary tumors, requires thorough assessment. Treatment options like surgery, irradiation, and medications are available, each with specific indications and side effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone (GH).
  • The majority of acromegaly cases stem from GH-producing pituitary tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for acromegaly.
  • To discuss the indications, limitations, and side effects of various treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment
  • Biochemical evaluation
  • Radiologic imaging

Main Results:

  • GH-producing pituitary tumors are the primary cause of acromegaly.
  • A comprehensive assessment guides therapeutic decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment for acromegaly encompasses surgery, irradiation, dopamine agonists, and somatostatin analogues.
  • Each treatment modality has specific indications, limitations, and potential side effects that must be considered.

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