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The genetic background of acromegaly.
(2017-02)
Acromegaly is caused by a somatotropinoma in the vast majority of the cases. These are monoclonal tumors that can occur sporadically or rarely in a familial setting. In the last few years, novel familial syndromes have ...
AIP and the somatostatin system in pituitary tumours.
(2017-12)
Classic somatostatin analogues aimed at somatostatin receptor type 2, such as octreotide and lanreotide, represent the mainstay of medical treatment for acromegaly. These agents have the potential to decrease hormone ...
Sporadic pituitary adenomas: the role of germline mutations and recommendations for genetic screening.
(2017-03)
INTRODUCTION: Although most pituitary adenomas occur sporadically, these common tumors can present in a familial setting in approximately 5% of cases. Germline mutations in several genes with autosomal dominant (AIP, MEN1, ...
Genetic Aspects of Pituitary Adenomas
(2017-06)