Does sleep apnea disappear once acromegaly is adequately treated?

作者：Bruyneel M^*; Haumont S; Devuyst F

来源：Revue des Maladies Respiratoires, 2016, 33(5): 405-408.

DOI：10.1016/j.rmr.2015.07.002

• Acromegaly
• Pituitary adenoma
• Steep apnea syndrome
• Continuous positive airway pressure

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disease related to excessive growth hormone secretion. It can result in a range of complications, including cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, articular and neoplastic disorders. Among patients with the condition, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome occurs frequently and the effect of treatment is inconstant: improvement, statu quo or deterioration can be observed. We here report three clinical cases, which illustrate the unpredictable evolution of this condition.

• 出版日期2016-5