| Acromegaly
is a relatively rare disease caused by a pituitary tumour
that stimulates overproduction of growth hormone. If untreated,
acromegaly leads to substantially increased morbidity
and mortality. Even in the shorter term, the effects on
patients are severe and distressing, including increases
in hand and foot size, changing facial features and carpal
tunnel syndrome.
The definitions of best practice in the treatment of
acromegaly have been changing rapidly in recent years
and this book is a complete and up-to-date review of
the current state of understanding of the disease and
its treatment. It covers all aspects of the subject,
including a new definition of ‘cure’, major
recent changes in practice with regard to surgery and
radiotherapy, and the new drug therapies that are currently
being developed.
Any doctor or nurse who is likely to see patients with
acromegaly should have a copy of this book in their
clinic. The contributors are many of the world’s
leading researchers on the subject from the USA and
Europe.
The CD version includes a PowerPoint™ slide presentation
based on selected figures and tables from the book,
as well as the full text of the book as Adobe®Acrobat®
PDF files. Software required: Microsoft PowerPoint™
(not supplied) and Adobe®Acrobat® Reader (installer
supplied).
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