Acromegaly. Diagnosis and therapy

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1989 Jun;18(2):277-310.

Abstract

Acromegaly may be due to various pathologic processes, but the majority of patients harbor a GH-producing pituitary tumor. Careful clinical, biochemical, and radiologic assessment is needed before designing an appropriate therapeutic plan. Treatment options include surgery, irradiation, dopamine agonists, and somatostatin analogues. Indications, limitations, and side effects of each modality are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acromegaly / diagnosis*
  • Acromegaly / therapy
  • Humans