GH Replacement Improves Quality of Life and Metabolic Parameters in Cured Acromegalic Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency

Giavoli, Claudia; Profka, Eriselda; Verrua, Elisa; Ronchi, Cristina L.; Ferrante, Emanuele; Bergamaschi, Silvia; Sala, Elisa; Malchiodi, Elena; Lania, Andrea G.; Arosio, Maura; Ambrosi, Bruno; Spada, Anna; Beck-Peccoz, Paolo

doi:10.1210/jc.2012-2477

GH Replacement Improves Quality of Life and Metabolic Parameters in Cured Acromegalic Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency

Objective: Effects of GH replacement in patients with GH deficiency (GHD) after a cure for acromegaly so far have been poorly studied, although its prevalence among acromegalic patients may reach the 60%. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether metabolic parameters and quality of life are im…