Endocrine Abstracts

Acromegaly is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Surgical excision of the adenoma remains the best option to attain a cure. The results of surgery in the region were unsatisfactory compared to other European centres as was amply borne out in a 1998 review. As the lack of a dedicated pituitary surgical team was considered contributory, one was developed offering Endoscopic, transsphenoidal, pituitary surgery and their results audited.Sixte...

Surgery is the treatment of choice for GH secreting tumours. Recent papers suggest, early re-exploration of persistently active tumours may be beneficial. Endocrine assessment, to confirm cure, in the immediate post-operative period is difficult. We aimed to ascertain which test of GH excess performed post-operatively is a reliable predictor of longer term cureMethods: 16 consecutive patients (8 males and 8 females: mean age 46.8±13 years) with acti...