ea0049ep1020 | Pituitary - Clinical | ECE2017
Giustina Andrea
, Enderle Gesine
, Mesenka Daniela
, Mondal Debolina
, Schofl Christof
Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, serious disease caused by the presence of a pituitary adenoma secreting an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH), which leads to a consequent increase in circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels, and excessive skeletal growth and soft tissue enlargement. It is usually managed by surgery and/or treatment with somatostatin analogs (SSA). The ACRONIS study (CSOM230CIC05) will provide real-world evidence on the efficacy and safe...