1st Edition
Acromegaly Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
By Aart Jan van der Lely, Albert Beckers, Adrian Daly, Steven W. Lamberts, David R. Clemmons
Copyright 2005
162 Pages
by
CRC Press
162 Pages
62 Color & 30 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
162 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This book reviews the pathophysiology and physical manifestations of acromegaly and discusses the multiple treatment options now available for the management of the patient with acromegaly. The book contains an ample number of illustrations that help to emphasize points of particular interest, including radiological, histopathological, and physical diagnosis images. Sections are devoted to... Read more
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Biography
van der Lely, Aart Jan; Beckers, Albert; Daly, Adrian; Lamberts, Steven W.; Clemmons, David R.
