ea0099ep208 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024
Blum Sandra
, Daume Linda
, Illuri Rohith
, Kleinheinz Johannes
, Trebicka Jonel
, Vorona Elena
Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare endocrinologic disease most commonly caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) produced by a benign pituitary adenoma. Besides diverse systemic manifestations, acromegaly is also associated with a range of oral-dental problems. To date limited research has been conducted on how oral-dental pathologies affect the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with acromegaly and growth hormone-producing pituitary adenomas. To our kn...