The publication is dedicated to neuroendocrine pathologies – acromegaly and gigantism due to hyperproduction of somatotropic hormone. Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, differential diagnosis and basic principles of treatment (surgical, radiological and medical) are considered. Interesting and rare clinical cases are given – the history of diseases of patients observed at the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology with the course of endocrine surgery.
The book will be interesting for doctors of various directions: endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, therapists, family doctors, pediatricians, etc.
Author
Ametov Alexander Sergeevich, Doskin E. V.
Editor
Levkina N.A.
Publisher
Geotar-media, 2010
Series
Library of a specialist doctor
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