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Determinants of clinical outcome and survival in acromegaly
Clinical Endocrinology · 1994 · Vol. 41(1) · pp. 95–102
C Rajasoorya(Auckland City Hospital)I.M. Holdaway✉(Auckland City Hospital)Philip Wrightson(Auckland City Hospital)D. Scott(Auckland City Hospital)H.K. Ibbertson(Auckland City Hospital)
Abstract
Acromegaly has a significant adverse effect on well-being and survival. The predominant determinant of outcome is the final serum GH level following treatment.
Pituitary Gland Disorders and TreatmentsAdrenal and Paraganglionic TumorsGrowth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth FactorsAcromegalyMedicineDiabetes mellitusInternal medicinePegvisomantDiseaseGigantismRetrospective cohort studyMultivariate analysisPediatrics
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AcromegalyAdultCardiovascular DiseasesFemaleHumansHypertensionHypophysectomyMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisPrognosisRetrospective StudiesGrowth HormoneTreatment OutcomeAge of Onset
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