Acromegaly - Case Series
Keywords:
Acromegaly, insulin-like growth factors, hyperprolactinemia, macroadenoma, microadenoma
Abstract
Acromegaly is a clinical syndrome with isolated cases globally. Patients may remain undiagnosed for several years after the onset of initial signs and symptoms. Timely diagnosis and initiation of its treatment play a crucial role in patients with acromegaly. In this article, we present physical, biochemical, and radiological characteristics in a set of 6 cases that may aid
in prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of acromegaly.
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2008 Sep;69(3):432-5. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2008.03221.x. Epub 2008 Feb 13. PMID: 18284644.
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Published
2023-02-08
How to Cite
Dr. Silima Subhasnigdha Tarenia, Dr. Puranjoy Chakraraborty, Dr. Niladri Das, Dr. Arjun Baidya. (2023). Acromegaly - Case Series. The Indian Practitioner, 76(01), 34-39. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1485
Section
Case Series
