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OverviewWritten by leading experts in the field, this reference provides a thorough and timely account of the management of acromegaly. Beginning with a comprehensive description of the normal physiological functions of GH and IGF-1 and moving through disease pathology and metabolic/biochemical effects, Acromegaly: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment studies the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment practices for the care of patients with acromegaly. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Aart Jan van der Lely , Albert Beckers , Adrian Daly , Steven W. LambertsPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.470kg ISBN: 9780849338489ISBN 10: 0849338484 Pages: 162 Publication Date: 23 June 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsHistory of Acromegaly and Gigantism. The Pituitary Gland: Normal Growth Hormone & Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Secretion. Acromegaly: Epidemiology, Pathology & Complications. Diagnosis of Acromegaly. The Management of Acromegaly: Surgery. The Management of Acromegaly: Somatostatin Analogs. The Management of Acromegaly: Growth Hormone Receptor Antagonist. The Management of Acromegaly: Dopamine Agonists. The Management of Acromegaly: RadiotherapyReviewsAuthor Informationvan der Lely, Aart Jan; Beckers, Albert; Daly, Adrian; Lamberts, Steven W.; Clemmons, David R. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |