Publications by authors named "Matteo Acanfora"
Article Synopsis
- Active acromegaly can cause serious, irreversible complications like osteopathy and fragile fractures, which are linked to longer disease duration and high growth hormone levels.
- Unlike primary osteoporosis, bone mineral density isn't a good predictor for fracture risk in acromegaly patients, as they often have normal or only slightly reduced bone mass, but compromised bone quality.
- The manuscript aims to review evidence on skeletal fragility in patients with active and resistant acromegaly, highlighting the need for disease control and potential protective effects from vitamin D and pasireotide therapies.
