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ea0099ep262 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

Epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment and outcome of acromegaly in the island of crete, greece: experience of 3 tertiary centers over a four decade period

Chrysoulaki Maria , Daraki Vasiliki , Sfakiotaki Maria , Tzoutzouraki Paraskevi , Floroskoufi Paraskevi , Betsi Grigoria , Vamvoukaki Rodanthi , Vergou Stavrina , Michailidis Stefanos , Maria Makri Artemis , Mpouhlaki Elpida , Spanoudaki Antonela , Goulielmos Georgios , Lionis Christos , Stamataki Katerina , Xekouki Paraskevi

Acromegaly is a rare and insidious endocrine disease, with increased morbidity and mortality mainly due to delayed diagnosis and inadequate control. There are many population studies assessing the epidemiology of acromegaly in Europe while in Greece, there are no published data except for a few small studies regarding treatment outcome.Aim: To determine the epidemiology, presentation and outcome in patients with acromegaly in Crete, Greece.<p class="...