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ea0016p293 | Endocrine tumours | ECE2008

The prevalence of chosen complications in 72 acromegalics

Matyja Violetta , Kos-Kudla Beata , Foltyn Wanda , Strzelczyk Janusz , Karpe Jacek , Marek Bogdan , Sieminska Lucyna

Introduction: Hipersecretion of somatotrophin axis hormones in acromegaly favours the development of numerous metabolic and organ complications. The aim of the study was to establish the occurrence integrity of these complications in acromegalics.Material and methods: The tested 72 acromegalics – 32 men aged 46.9±15.2 years and 40 women aged 58.8±12.0 years, for which the period of the illness was determined, the body mass index (BMI) and ...