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Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that is usually caused by a growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma. This PrimeView highlights the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of acromegaly.

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Acromegaly. Nat Rev Dis Primers 5, 21 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-019-0076-1

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