Acromegaly
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Acromegaly Treatment: Specialist
Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat acromegaly:
Neurosurgery
Endocrinology
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Acromegaly Warning Signs
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Adrenal tumor
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Excessive sweating
Headache
Hoarse voice
Joint pains
Vision change
Vomiting
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2008
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Acromegaly References:
Colao A, Pivonello R, Cappabianca P, Vitale G, Lombardi G. The treatment algorithm of acromegaly. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003;26(8 Suppl):39-45.
Doga M, Bonadonna S, Gola M, Nuzzo M, Giustina A. Diagnostic and therapeutic consensus on acromegaly. J Endocrinol Invest. 2005;28(5 Suppl):56-60.
Holdaway IM. Treatment of acromegaly. Horm Res. 2004;62 Suppl 3:79-92.
Muller AF, Van Der Lely AJ. Pharmacological therapy for acromegaly: Critical Drugs. 2004;64(16):1817-38.
