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ea0056p736 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2018

Exposure of GH in acromegalic patients associated with sleep apnea, but not other clinical results: Experience of a center from 2006 to 2017

Ferrinho Catia , Duarte Sequeira , Capitao Ricardo , Santos Francisco Sousa , Roque Catarina , Ferreira Rute , Gouveia Clotilde , Saraiva Catarina , Oliveira Manuela , Marques Conceicao , Graca Joana , Azinheira Jorge , Vasconcelos Carlos

Aim: Acromegaly is associated with premature dead and a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to examine the concept of cumulative GH exposure with regard to the presence these risk factors and cancer in acromegalic patients.Methods: Retrospective observational study in all acromegalic patients from 2006 to 2017 with a minimum of 3 years of follow-up. We exclude patients not treated. GH exposure was calculated as median GH or ...

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Exposure of GH in acromegalic patients associated with sleep apnea, but not other clinical results: Experience of a center from 2006 to 2017

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