Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Acromegaly is a rare disorder associated with excessive levels of growth hormone(GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1). GH/IGF-1 excess leads to morphologic craniofacial and acral changes as well as cardiometabolic complications, but the phenotypic changes and presentation differ across species.Aim: To present the resemblances and distinctive features of acromegaly in humans, cats and dogs.Methods: A literature re...