Status epilepticus and diabetes ketoacidosis: uncommon clinical presentations of acromegaly
Acromegaly is a rare disease caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH). Most cases are caused by either pituitary microadenoma or macroadenoma. The GH producing tumors present with clinical manifestations of acromegaly due to excessive GH secretion or symptoms resulting from mass effects o...
Main Authors: | Nyasatu G Chamba, Ahlam A Amour, Abid M Sadiq, Tecla R Lyamuya, Emmanuel V Assey, Adnan M Sadiq, William P Howlett |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2021-05-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM20-0156.xml |
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