Elevated serum IGF-1 level enhances retinal and choroidal thickness in untreated acromegaly patients

ConclusionThe choroidal thickness of acromegaly patients was greater than that of healthy controls and was significantly correlated with disease duration, IGF-1 level and IGF-1 burden, indicating that excessive serum IGF-1 and its exposure time have a combined effect on choroidal thickness.

Source: Endocrine - January 10, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research