Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: SARS-Cov-2 infection challenged the appropriate management of acromegaly, because of delayed or limited admissions and treatment. Despite lack of data regarding SARS-Cov-2 infection in acromegalic patients (only one case reported to date), increased susceptibility to infection and poor prognosis might be triggered by the associated metabolic, cardiovascular and respiratory comorbidities. We report a series of acromegaly patients with a positive PCR test at their ...

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, complex condition that throughout its evolution affects the body on numerous levels, especially if inappropriately managed. Some of the complications it develops over time are ophthalmic, neurological and psychiatric.Aim: The aim is to asses the impact of long-term acromegaly on the eye, nervous system and mental health of previously diagnosed patients.Patients and method: 90 patients’ recor...