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Title: [Acromegaly. Physiopathological aspects and description of a clinical case]. Author: Coppola A, Spera C, Buono V, Esposito C, Nasti A. Journal: Minerva Med; 1986 Mar 17; 77(11):395-401. PubMed ID: 3085021. Abstract: Recent physiopathological studies suggest that hypersecretion of GH in acromegaly is not necessarily the result of a primary alteration to the GH-secreting pituitary cells. Some suggest that an alteration in the hypothalamic control of the hormone secretion may also be involved. After a general introduction, a clinical case of acromegaly is reported.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]