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doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.02.042.
Bronchial carcinoid secreting insulin-like growth factor-1 with acromegalic features
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Bronchial carcinoid secreting insulin-like growth factor-1 with acromegalic features
Ann Thorac Surg.
2009 Oct.
Abstract
Acromegaly caused by a bronchial carcinoid tumor is rare. We report a patient with acromegaly caused by a bronchial carcinoid tumor secreting insulin-like growth factor-1. The patient was treated successfully with bilobectomy.
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