Successful Pregnancy in a Patient with Long-Standing Acromegaly – a Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder of the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) metabolism that can affect women of fertile age. Although uncommon, pregnancies in acromegalic women can occur, with data regarding the management of these cases being very limited, mostly consisting of case reports.

Keywords

• acromegaly
• pregnancy
• treatment