title: Acromegaly.
abstract: Acromegaly can be a serious, chronic, debilitating condition. The disease is often missed for years, resulting in significantly delayed diagnosis. This article reviews recent advances in our understanding of acromegaly and the impact of current approaches on the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with this disorder.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Wellesley Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ezzat
mesh_terms: D000172:Acromegaly / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000239:Adenoma, Acidophil / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D015995:Prevalence