Vol 9, No 2 (2024)
Case report
Published online: 2023-10-26
Coexistence of acromegaly and pancreatic adenocarcinoma — case study
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DOI: 10.5603/mrj.96768
Medical Research Journal 2024;9(2):233-238.
Abstract
Acromegaly is a rare condition characterized by increased secretion of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-
like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). This disease may predispose to the development of neoplasms. This study
aims to present a case of a patient with acromegaly and coexisting pancreatic adenocarcinoma and to
highlight the potential positive impact of somatostatin receptor ligands used in acromegaly treatment on
the potential benefits when combined with conventional pancreatic adenocarcinoma therapy.
Keywords: acromegalypancreatic adenocarcinomasomatostatin receptor ligandspasireotide
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