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ea0032p846 | Pituitary – Clinical (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by IPSEN</emphasis>) | ECE2013

Characteristics of patients with pituitary gigantism: results of an international study

Rostomyan Liliya , Daly Adrian F. , Tichomirowa Maria , Naves Luciana A. , Shah Nalini , Chanson Philippe , Zacharieva Sabina , Stratskis Constantine A , Neggers Sebastian , Holdaway Ian , Stalla Gunter K. , Pronin Vyacheslav , Maiter Dominique , Bertherat Jerome , Colao Annamaria , Ilovaiskaya Irena , Ferone Diego , Zacharin Margaret , Salvatori Roberto , Beckers Albert

Aim: To analyse a large series of patients with pituitary gigantism.Materials and methods: We included in this multicentre study 158 patients (129 males) with pituitary adenoma (PA) or hyperplasia and current/previous abnormal, excessively rapid growth velocity for age or a final height greater than 2 SD above normal for their population. Data of patients were systematically recorded in case report forms.Results: The...