A Case of Idiopathic Myelofibrosis Associated with Acromegaly Patient / 대한내분비학회지
Journal of Korean Society of Endocrinology
; : 328-332, 2006.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Acromegaly is a chronic condition resulting from the excessive secretion of growth hormone and insulin like growth factor 1, generally from pituitary adenoma. Although there have been several reports suggesting the possible association of hematologic malignancies with acromegaly, myelofibrosis with acromegaly is very rare. Here we report 54-year-old male patient with myelofibrosis accompanied with acromegaly. We treated this patient with low dose thalidomide (50 mg/day) and prednisone (30 mg/day). We reported this case with literature review.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Hipofisárias
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Talidomida
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Acromegalia
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Prednisona
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Hormônio do Crescimento
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Neoplasias Hematológicas
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Mielofibrose Primária
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Insulina
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Korean Society of Endocrinology
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article