Abstract:Background: Quality of life is currently considered a major factor in the assessment of disease outcome. Most patients with acromegaly present with skin, bone and soft tissue alterations, as well as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular symptoms and all these affect patient's mood, personality, interpersonal relationships and social behavior. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life in acromegaly and the association with the clinical characteristics of the disease.
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