reviewNew England Journal of MedicineDec 13, 2006Closed access

Acromegaly

ШМШломо Мелмед

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · University of California, Los Angeles

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Abstract

Pituitary tumors account for about 15% of primary intracranial neoplasms. Proliferation of pituitary cells, which secrete hormones, may result in a spectrum of endocrine symptoms. Tumors that originate from pituitary somatotroph cells lead to aberrant secretion of growth hormone and the distinctive features of acromegaly. This review discusses advances in the understanding and treatment of acromegaly.

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Keywords
  • Acromegaly
  • Medicine
  • Somatotropic cell
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Growth hormone
  • Endocrine system
  • Hormone
  • Pituitary gland
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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