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Revista argentina de endocrinología y metabolismo
versão On-line ISSN 1851-3034
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SOSA*, S.; DANILOWICZ, K. e GOMEZ, R.M.. Malignant neoplasms in acromegaly. Rev. argent. endocrinol. metab. [online]. 2018, vol.55, n.4, pp.51-60. ISSN 1851-3034.
The association of acromegaly and cancer has been suggested, but there is a lack of evidence of causal mechanisms. Studies that evaluated cancer incidence and mortality in acromegaly, provided contradictory information. The major controversy is about colorectal cancer but thyroid differentiated carcinoma is currently the most frequent. A comprehensive approach is of utmost importance in order to achieve control of the disease and comorbidities, which can reduce the impact on quality of life and sustain life expectancy and incidence of malignancies comparable to the general population.
Palavras-chave : Acromegaly; Cancer; Incidence; Mortality.