The Biochemical Diagnosis of Acromegaly

The Biochemical Diagnosis of Acromegaly

Background: The diagnosis of acromegaly still poses a clinical challenge, and prolonged diagnostic delay is common. The most important assays for the biochemical diagnosis and management of acromegaly are growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Objective: Discuss the role of IG...

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Main Authors:	Amit Akirov, Hiba Masri-Iraqi, Idit Dotan, Ilan Shimon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:	Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:	acromegaly growth hormone IGF-1 pituitary
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/1147

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