Abstract | OBJECTIVE:
Acromegaly associated to schizophrenia was first reported ~60 years ago, and so far, it is unclear whether this association is causal or not. Our aim was to report new cases with both clinical entities and to discuss the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of this association. METHODS: Three new cases and data from literature are reviewed. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Pedro Iglesias, Carmen Bernal, Juan J Díez |
Journal | Schizophrenia bulletin
(Schizophr Bull)
Vol. 40
Issue 4
Pg. 740-3
(Jul 2014)
ISSN: 1745-1701 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 24603061
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | © The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: [email protected]. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenoma
(complications)
- Adult
- Antipsychotic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
(complications)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Schizophrenia
(complications, drug therapy)
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