Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare pathological condition characterized by excessive growth hormone (GH) secretion, leading to elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). According to the 2022 World Health Organization classification, GH-secreting pituitary adenomas fall under the PIT1-lineage. Pure GH-secreting adenomas selectively release growth hormone and may exhibit dense or sparse granulation patterns. Other subtypes include mammosomatotroph adenomas, mature...