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Principles of Pituitary Surgery [PDF]
Key Points 1. Understand the principles of pituitary surgery including the key-elements of surgical planning and decision-making 2. Identify the technical nuances distinguishing the endoscopic from the microscopic transsphenoidal approach 3.
Evans, James J.+4 more
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Introduction. Acromegaly is an endocrine pathology characterized by the overproduction of human growth hormone. The present study aimed to analyze three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (3DSTE)-derived tricuspid annular (TA) properties in ...
Attila Nemes+6 more
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A case of acromegaly complicated with diabetic ketoacidosis, pituitary apoplexy, and lymphoma
Acromegaly is always complicated with comorbidities and increased mortality. The disease activity and mortality outcomes are highly correlated to the level of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1.
He-Jiun Jiang+2 more
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3D Facial Analysis in Acromegaly: Gender-Specific Features and Clinical Correlations
Objective: Quantitative investigations of facial changes in acromegaly are rare. A new imaging technique, three-dimensional (3D) stereophotography, can accurately quantify whole facial changes.
Xiaopeng Guo+21 more
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Cardiovascular System Changes and Related Risk Factors in Acromegaly Patients: A Case-Control Study
Background. Cardiovascular complications are known to be the main determinants of reduced life expectancy and decreased quality of life in acromegaly patients.
Xiaopeng Guo+10 more
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Characterization of Human Pituitary Adenomas in Cell Cultures by Light And Electron Microscopic Morphology And Immunolabeling [PDF]
The morphology and hormone production of pituitary adenoma cell cultures were compared in order to highlight their characteristic in vitro features. Cell suspensions were prepared from 494 surgical specimens.
Bácsy, Ernő+6 more
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Does hormonal control obviate positive airway pressure therapy in acromegaly with sleep-disordered breathing? [PDF]
SummaryIntroductionAcromegaly is a disease in which uncontrolled release of growth hormone occurs after closure of epiphyseal plates, causing changes in the body that can lead to sleep disordered breathing (SDB).
Akkoyunlu, Muhammed Emin+7 more
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An Address on Acromegaly from a Surgical Standpoint: Part II [PDF]
Harvey Cushing
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