Research Article: Erectile function and androgen and estrogen beta receptor gene polymorphisms in acromegalic men
Introduction:
The over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) characterizes acromegaly, a rare chronic disease with a worldwide prevalence of 40–130 per million. Acromegaly is frequently secondary to a pituitary tumor, but clinicians should be aware of its associated comorbidities, such as cardiovascular system disorders, diabetes mellitus (DM), sleep apnea, arthropathy, cancer, and hypogonadism [1]. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of acromegaly, aimed at obtaining strict control of GH excess, is the best strategy to limit the…
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