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ea0011p510 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2006

AcroBel: a registry and survey on acromegaly in Belgium

Bex M , Abs R , T’Sjoen G , Mockel J , Velkeniers B , Maiter D

To evaluate the epidemiology and global quality of care of acromegaly in Belgium, all endocrinologists treating patients with acromegaly were invited to participate in a nationwide survey extending from 15-6-2003 till 30-9-2004, aiming to include all patients (including deaths) that were in follow up or newly diagnosed after 1-1-2000. The project was ethically approved and written informed consent obtained. Retrospective data on demographics, pathology, complications and treat...