Hand measurements in the follow-up of acromegaly
Acromegaly is a chronic progressive disease that originates from the increased secretion of the insulin-like growthhormone (IGF-1) secondary to the hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH). The enlargement of the minor hand and foot bones represents an early finding in this disease. Kleinberg et al...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jbsr.be/articles/430 |