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Review
. 2015;17(4):246-9.

Acromegaly Presenting as Erectile Dysfunction: Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Jerry A Raju  1 , Kate E Shipman  2 , John A Inglis  1 , Rousseau Gama
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Acromegaly Presenting as Erectile Dysfunction: Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Jerry A Raju et al. Rev Urol. 2015.

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common yet complex condition. The authors report two cases of acromegaly presenting with ED and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Surgical cure of the acromegaly was associated with either an improvement or resolution of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism-associated ED. Active acromegaly should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ED presenting with supporting clinical features, particularly hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Keywords: Acromegaly; Endocrine dysfunction; Endocrinology; Erectile dysfunction; Growth hormone.

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