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ea0099ep208 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

Oral health-related quality of life in patients with acromegaly vs patients with non-functioning pituitary adenomas

Blum Sandra , Daume Linda , Illuri Rohith , Kleinheinz Johannes , Trebicka Jonel , Vorona Elena

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare endocrinologic disease most commonly caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) produced by a benign pituitary adenoma. Besides diverse systemic manifestations, acromegaly is also associated with a range of oral-dental problems. To date limited research has been conducted on how oral-dental pathologies affect the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with acromegaly and growth hormone-producing pituitary adenomas. To our kn...