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ea0029p1423 | Pituitary Clinical | ICEECE2012

Progression of acromegalic arthropathy despite long-term biochemical control: a prospective, radiological study

Claessen K. , Ramautar S. , Pereira A. , Smit J. , Roelfsema F. , Romijn H. , Kroon H. , Kloppenburg M. , Biermasz N.

Background: Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands; 2Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands; 3Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsBackground: Arthropathy is an invalidating complication of acromegaly, despite persisting biochemical disease control, which has a high impact on the quality of life (QoL). The prognosis and determinants are currently unknown.<p class="abstext...