Advanced acromegaly: successful disease control for more than 16 years using octreotide LA
A 79-year-old male presented with a 10-year history of intermittent headache, sweating, persistent hand numbness and uncontrolled hypertension. He was receiving Nifedipine and Hydrochorothizide. On examination (O/E), his BP was 180/100 he was acromegalic. His growth hormone (GH) was 10 mIU/L (0.0–0....
Main Authors: | Omayma Elshafie, Nicholas Woodhouse |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2021-01-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2020/1/EDM20-0102.xml |
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