Somatostatin analogues important in managing acromegaly

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Publisher： Adis International

ISSN： 1172-0360

Source： Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, Vol.26, Iss.4, 2010-04, pp. : 9-10

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Abstract

The treatment of acromegaly involves controlling the levels of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I and tumour size. Recommended treatment options include surgery, drug therapy and radiotherapy.

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