Therapeutic options in the management of acromegaly: focus on lanreotide Autogel®

Ferdinand Roelfsema, Nienke R Biermasz, Alberto M Pereira, Johannes A RomijnDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The NetherlandsBackground: In acromegaly, expert surgery is curative in only about 60% of patients. Postoperative radiation therapy is ass...

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Main Authors: Ferdin, Roelfsema, Nienke R Biermasz, Alberto M Pereira, Johannes A Romijn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-09-01
Series:Biologics : Targets & Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/therapeutic-options-in-the-management-of-acromegaly-focus-on-lanreotid-a2296