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The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Acromegaly
Background: Acromegaly results from a persistent excess in growth hormone with clinical features that may be subtle or severe. The most common cause of acromegaly is a pituitary tumor that causes excessive production of growth hormone (GH), and rare ...
A. Akirov+4 more
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BACKGROUND CHANGES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM MUCOSA IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY
Background: Gastrointestinal tract lesions due to the growth hormone impact on mucosa of both the stomach and colon contribute to the complications of acromegaly.
A. A. Titaeva+4 more
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ABSTRACT The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the association between craniofacial changes and growth hormone (GH) therapy among children and adolescents with GH deficiency or idiopathic short stature (ISS). The PRISMA guideline was followed to carry out all stages of this review.
Raul Borges Nascimento+3 more
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Acromegaly is a rare disease with increased growth hormone secretion most often caused by pituitary adenoma. Not adequately treated acromegaly may lead to early death related to increased rates of acute cardiovascular events, sleep apnea, metabolic ...
I. D. Chikh+3 more
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Feline Conjunctival Sequestra—A Case Series
ABSTRACT Purpose Corneal sequestrum is a condition commonly observed in cats, though the pathogenesis is not fully understood. The occurrence of conjunctival sequestrum has not previously been documented. This report aims to describe a series of cases of conjunctival sequestra in cats.
Carolina Cauduro da Rosa+7 more
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First reports of computed tomographic colonography for the screening of colorectal polyps in acromegalic patients [PDF]
*Aim:* To analyze the CTC performance for the screening of colorectal polyps in acromegalic patients. *Materials and Methods:* A prospective study of 21 acromegalic patients, 12 male and 9 female, average age 49, who underwent CTC ...
Anke Boeving+7 more
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Effects of growth factors and receptor blockade on gastrointestinal cancer [PDF]
The advent of recombinant peptide technology offers the potential to use one or several peptides to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. However, although cell culture and animal models have shown proof of concept, we are still at a relatively
Ghosh, S, Playford, RJ, Wassan, H
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A UK single‐center pilot experience using a novel robotic inchworm colonoscopy system
Abstract Introduction Colonoscopy is the gold standard investigation in the lower gastrointestinal tract. However, 75% of patients can experience pain with moderate sedation. The application of robotic technology aims to overcome difficulties faced including better utilization of rooms for advanced procedures and to achieve a complete colonoscopy in ...
Jabed F. Ahmed+4 more
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A consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly complications [PDF]
In March 2011, the Acromegaly Consensus Group met to revise and update the guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly complications. The meeting was sponsored by the Pituitary Society and the European Neuroendocrinology Association and ...
Bronstein, M. D.+8 more
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