Acromegaly

被引:15
作者
Ezzat, S
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[1] University of Toronto, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont. M4Y-1J3
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10.1016/S0889-8529(05)70278-4
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Acromegaly can be a serious, chronic, debilitating condition. The disease is often missed for years, resulting in significantly delayed diagnosis. This article reviews recent advances in our understanding of acromegaly and the impact of current approaches on the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with this disorder.
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