International consensus recommendation on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly
AbstractThe review is devoted to the history and results of the work of Acromegaly Consensus Group, connected with the improvement of laboratory and instrumental diagnostics of acromegaly, the introduction of advanced methods of medical management of acromegaly. Optimal use of monotherapy or combination therapy makes it possible to achieve biochemical remission in most patients with acromegaly, with durable efficacy and longterm maintenance of the safety profiles. Current international guidelines for laboratory and instrumental diagnostics and treatment of acromegaly are included. Participants discussed the factors that will determine pharmacological choice, as well as the proposed place of each agent in the guidelines.
Keywords:acromegaly, Acromegaly Consensus Group, treatment, somatostatin receptor ligands, pegvisomant
For citation: Pronin V.S., Pronin E.V. International consensus recommendation on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly. Endokrinologiya: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie [Endocrinology: News, Opinions, Training]. 2019; 8 (1): 49-62. doi: 10.24411/ 2304-9529-2019-11006.