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Chapter 11 Endocrine System

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What is the treatment of acromegaly?

Author: Alex Meek



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1)Dopamine Agonists(Cabergoline) and Somatostatin Analogues(Octreotide) to help suppress GH secretion. 2)Surgical removal of the pituitary tumor(transsphenoidal surgery) 3)Irradiation procedures using proton beam therapy to destroy the GH-secreting tumor(Gamma knife radiosurgery)


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