ea0035oc8.1 | Pituitary clinical | ECE2014
Olarescu Nicoleta C.
, Heck Ansgar
, Godang Kristin
, Ueland Thor
, Bollerslev Jens
Context: Adipose tissue distribution is closely related to metabolic disease risk. GH reduces visceral and total body adipose tissue mass, while inducing whole body insulin resistance.Objective: To assess the role of visceral adipose tissue and derived adipokines for the systemic insulin resistance and lipid metabolism, before and after treatment in acromegaly.Patients: Sixty-six adult patients with active acromegaly diagnosed betw...