Expert's consensus on management of acromegaly in Taiwan
Journal
Journal of Internal Medicine of Taiwan
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
6
Pages
283-294
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
Acromegaly is due to overproduction of GH and insulin-like growth factor-1 after puberty, which resulting in abnormal hyperplasia or hypertrophy of generalized organs. These include appearance and other pathological changes. It is a chronic endocrine disorder. The major cause is growth hormone producing tumor of the pituitary gland. The prevalence rate is 40-125/1,000,000. Annual increase of 3-4 cases/1,000,000. This consensus of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of acromegaly is formed after several meetings of specialists in this field in Taiwan, to provide for the reference of management of this disorder.
Publisher
Society of Internal Medicine of Taiwan
Type
journal article