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Sebum excretion in acromegaly.

J L Burton, L J Libman, W J Cunliffe

    British Medical Journal
    |February 12, 1972
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    The sebum excretion rate (S.E.R.) is significantly higher in untreated acromegaly patients and decreases after pituitary ablation. S.E.R. serves as a valuable clinical indicator for assessing acromegaly.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder characterized by excessive growth hormone production.
    • Sebum excretion rate (S.E.R.) has been implicated as a potential biomarker in various endocrine conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between sebum excretion rate (S.E.R.) and acromegaly.
    • To evaluate the effect of pituitary ablation on S.E.R. in acromegaly patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Measured S.E.R. in 20 acromegaly patients (11 untreated, 9 post-treatment).
    • Correlated S.E.R. with serum growth hormone, 11-hydroxycorticosteroids, heel-pad thickness, and protein-bound iodine.
    • Assessed S.E.R. changes before and after pituitary ablation in five patients.

    Main Results:

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    • Untreated acromegaly patients exhibited a significantly higher mean S.E.R. compared to normal populations.
    • Successful pituitary ablation led to a significant decrease in S.E.R.
    • S.E.R. showed significant correlations with log serum growth hormone, plasma 11-hydroxycorticosteroids, and heel-pad thickness.
    • No significant correlation was found between S.E.R. and serum protein-bound iodine levels.

    Conclusions:

    • S.E.R. is a useful clinical and endocrinological marker for assessing acromegaly.
    • Changes in S.E.R. reflect successful pituitary ablation, potentially independent of solely growth hormone, TSH, or ACTH levels.
    • The clinical state of acromegaly correlated better with S.E.R. than with serum growth hormone levels.