ea0041ep889 | Pituitary - Clinical | ECE2016
Rostomyan Liliya
, Mangupli Ruth
, Castermans Emilie
, Caberg Jean-Hubert
, Camperos Paul
, Cuauro Elvia
, Bours Vincent
, Daly Adrian F
, Beckers Albert
Pituitary gigantism is a rare condition caused by growth hormone secreting lesions, where treatment is usually challenging, especially in cases with genetic predisposition. Aim: We studied a gigantism cohort from Venezuela for genetic defects and their response to treatment. Subjects: 160 somatotropinoma patients were evaluated at the University hospital (from 19852015); eight (6M) were diagnosed with acrogigantism and underwent genetic analysis including aCGH for Xq26.3...