Prevalence of morphometric vertebral fractures in “difficult” patients with acromegaly with different biochemical outcomes after multimodal treatment

ConclusionVertebral fractures are a frequent complication of long-standing active acromegaly. When patients are treated with Pegvisomant, vertebral fractures may occur in close relationship with active acromegaly and coexistent untreated hypogonadism.

Source: Endocrine - August 23, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research