Etiologic aspects and management of acromegaly

Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol. 2005 Oct;49(5):626-40. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27302005000500004. Epub 2006 Jan 23.

Abstract

Acromegaly is a systemic disease with various etiologies. It can occur as a sporadic or, more rarely, as a familial disease. Numerous complications such as endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, osteoarticular and neoplastic disturbances occur and must be taken into account when establishing a therapeutic strategy. For this reason, the decision as to a treatment modality of acromegaly must be followed by a thorough evaluation of the patient and once the diagnosis of complications is settled, adequate treatment should be instituted. Follow up of the patients requires periodical re-assessment of complications status.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Acromegaly* / etiology
  • Acromegaly* / therapy
  • Humans