GH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma (acromegaly) associated with progressive dental malocclusion and refractory CPAP treatment [PDF]
Background: A link between progressive dental malocclusion, the use of a continuous positive airway pressure mask and GH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma (acromegaly) has not been previously reported.
Brunet i Llobet, Lluís +4 more
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Long-term treatment with pegvisomant: observations from 2090 acromegaly patients in ACROSTUDY
Objectives ACROSTUDY is an international, non-interventional study of acromegaly patients treated with pegvisomant (PEGV), a growth hormone receptor antagonist and has been conducted since 2004 in 15 countries to study the long-term safety and efficacy ...
Michael Buchfelder +11 more
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Abstract Tumor‐infiltrating immune cells (TICs) are important components of the tumor microenvironment (TME). They regulate somatotroph adenoma treatment responses to therapy with somatostatin receptor ligands (SRLs), mediated by soluble factors and cytokines. In this study, we assessed the effect of SRLs treatment on TICs.
Sabrina Chiloiro +16 more
wiley +1 more source
ECS-Komplex – ein neuer Biomarker bei Wachstumshormonstörungen? [PDF]
Störungen im Metabolismus des Wachstumshormons können sich als Wachstumshormonmangel oder -überschuss (Akromegalie) äußern. In beiden Fällen handelt es sich um seltene Krankheiten, die aufwendig behandelt werden müssen, da jeder Patient anders auf seine ...
Biering, Henrik +3 more
core +1 more source
Safety and Efficacy of Pegvisomant in Pediatric Growth Hormone Excess
Objective: Pediatric growth hormone excess (GHE) and gigantism are mainly managed by pituitary surgery. However, a large percentage of patients require further medical management.
C. Tatsi +3 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Pasireotide-LAR in acromegaly patients treated with a combination therapy: a real-life study
Purpose: Little data are available regarding the safety and efficacy of s witching to Pasireotide-LAR monotherapy in acromegaly patients with partial resistance to first-generation somatostatin agonists (1gSRL) who require combination treatment with ...
Hélène Lasolle +5 more
doaj +1 more source
The role of primary pharmacological therapy in acromegaly [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Primary pharmacological therapy may be the only viable treatment option for many patients with acromegaly, especially those presenting with advanced disease with large inoperable tumors.
Alfredo Adolfo Reza Albarrán +5 more
core +1 more source
This review presents a detailed overview of clinically approved nanoparticle therapeutics, classifying them by type and discussing their unique advantages in drug delivery. It highlights regulatory challenges across global markets and emphasizes the need for adaptive approval pathways.
Nimeet Desai +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Hypersomatotropism and Hypercortisolism Caused by a Plurihormonal Pituitary Adenoma in a Dog
ABSTRACT A 12‐year‐old, male Labrador Retriever was presented because of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, joint pain, and physical features consistent with acromegaly. Circulating insulin‐like growth factor‐1 (IGF‐1) concentration was increased (> 1000 ng/mL; reference interval [RI], 42–449), suggestive of hypersomatotropism.
Elber A. Soler Arias +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Recommendations of Neuroendocrinology Department from Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism for diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly in Brazil [PDF]
A acromegalia é uma doença associada à elevada morbidade e à redução da expectativa de vida. Em virtude do seu caráter insidioso e do seu não reconhecimento, o diagnóstico é frequentemente realizado com atraso, o que, associado às complicações ...
ABUCHAM, Julio +12 more
core +4 more sources

