GH and IGF-I levels and tumor shrinkage in response to first generation somatostatin receptor ligands in acromegaly: a comparative study between two reference centers for pituitary diseases in Brazil

ConclusionsIGF-I alone significantly increased positive response rates to SRLs, whereas the inclusion of rGH levels into therapeutic decision might lead to a significant increment on the costs of acromegaly management.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research