Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder in which there is an overproduction of growth hormone. If the disorder begins in puberty, it is called gigantism. Most cases of acromegaly are caused by a benign ...
Endocrinology specialist Dr Preethi Dissanayake discusses this uncommon presentation, in the latest in our series on conditions that GPs may only encounter once in their career Acromegaly is a rare ...
Useful if backed up by a robust normal range Excess cortisol production leading to increased free cortisol excretion Increased 24-h urinary free cortisol Useful investigation, but patients can ...
Somatostatin analogues are clinically used for the treatment of acromegaly and have the benefit of both reduction of tumor size and hormonal control of this disease. Because pituitary corticotroph ...