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ea0077op3.1 | Reproductive and Neuroendocrinology | SFEBES2021

Discordant growth hormone and insulin like growth factor-1 values are associated with an increased mortality over concordant normal values in patients treated for acromegaly

Abeyaratne Dayakshi , Kaniuka-Jakubowska Sonia , Plummer Zoe , Archer Natasha , Lakmal Fonseka Chathuranga , Ayuk John , Peter James , McNally Richard , Michael Orme Stephen , Rees Aled , Pal Aparna , Wass John

Background: Growth hormone (GH) and Insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) discordance in patients with acromegaly is a well-recognised phenomenon. It is unclear whether this is associated with increased mortality and morbidity compared to patients with concordant normal results.Methodology: A retrospective study was conducted on the United Kingdom Acromegaly Registry (UKAR). A comparison of mortality and morbidity was performed among four groups categoris...

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Discordant growth hormone and insulin like growth factor-1 values are associated with an increased mortality over concordant normal values in patients treated for acromegaly

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