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Colonic Cancer and Acromegaly
Dorota Dworakowska1,2,3, Ashley B Grossman4,5
1Department of Hypertension and Diabetes, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
Frontiers in Endocrinology
|July 12, 2019
Summary
Acromegaly increases cancer risk, particularly colorectal cancer. This review examines colon changes and recommends colonoscopic screening protocols for acromegaly patients to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Acromegaly is associated with increased cardiovascular, respiratory, and malignancy risks.
- Colorectal cancer is a major complication, with higher malignant transformation risk in pre-malignant lesions.
- Acromegaly patients face a worse prognosis from colorectal cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review colonic changes in acromegaly.
- To summarize evidence on colonoscopic screening in acromegaly patients.
- To propose a recommended screening protocol.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on acromegaly and colorectal changes.
- Analysis of current evidence regarding colonoscopic screening efficacy.
- Synthesis of findings to develop a screening guideline.
Main Results:
- Acromegaly significantly elevates the risk of colorectal cancer and associated mortality.
- Pre-malignant colonic lesions in acromegaly patients have a higher risk of malignant transformation.
- Existing evidence supports the utility of colonoscopic screening in this population.
Conclusions:
- Colonoscopic screening is crucial for early detection and management of colorectal neoplasia in acromegaly.
- A standardized screening protocol can mitigate the increased risk of colorectal cancer in acromegaly patients.
- Proactive surveillance can improve the overall prognosis and reduce disease-related complications.
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