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ea0073aep560 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2021

Treatment patterns, healthcare utilization and related costs of acromegaly in a real-world setting in finland

Ilona Iso-Mustajärvi , Tuurinkoski Anna , Juha Mehtälä , Ylisaukko-oja Tero , Merja Väkeväinen , Pia Jaatinen , Camilla Schalin-Jantti

IntroductionAcromegaly is a chronic disease associated with multiple comorbidities and increased incidence of cancer and mortality. The diagnosis often takes several years after the onset of symptoms. The costs of acromegaly in Finland are not known. This study aimed to characterize the treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization, and direct costs of acromegaly in Finland.MethodsAll adult (≥18 y...