Open AccessSkin morphological changes in growth hormone deficiency and acromegaly
Author(s) -
Martín López de la Torre Casares,
Jesper Thulesen,
Ulla FeldtRasmussen,
NE Skakkebæk,
Nina Vahl,
Jens Otto Lunde Jørgensen,
Christiansen Js,
Steen Seier Poulsen,
SB Sneppen,
Anders Juul
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
european journal of endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.897
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1479-683X
pISSN - 0804-4643
DOI - 10.1530/eje.0.1450147
Subject(s) - acromegaly , medicine , endocrinology , growth hormone , growth hormone deficiency , hormone
To evaluate the histomorphology of skin and its appendages, especially eccrine sweat glands, in patients with GH disorders, because reduced sweating ability in patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is associated with increased risk of hyperthermia under stressed conditions.
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