Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Volume 23 , Pages S1-S4 , December 2009

1 The Network for the Enhancement of Endocrinology and Oncology Knowledge: A case-based consideration of current practice in Cushing's disease and acromegaly

  • Beverly M.K. Biller

      Affiliations

    • Neuroendocrine Unit – Bulfinch 457B, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02459, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Beverly MK Biller, MD. Neuroendocrine Unit – Bulfinch 457B, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02459. Tel.: +1 617 726 7948; fax: +1 617 726 1241
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  • Michael Sheppard

      Affiliations

    • University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationMichael Sheppard, MBChB, PhD, FRCP, FMedSci. University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. Tel.: +44 121 414 5936; fax: +44 121 414 4534

References 

  1. Nieman LK , Biller BMK , Findling JW , et al.   The diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline . Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism . 2008;93:2454–2462
  2. Biller BMK , Grossman AB , Stewart PM , et al.   Treatment of adrenocorticotropin-dependent Cushing's syndrome: a consensus statement . Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism . 2008;93:2454–2462
  3. Boscaro M , Ludlam WH , Atkinson B , et al.   Treatment of pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease with the multireceptor ligand somatostatin analog pasireotide (SOM230): a multicenter, phase II trial . Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism . 2009;94:115–122
  4. Pivonello R , De Martino MC , Cappabianca P , et al.   The medical treatment of Cushing's disease: effectiveness of chronic treatment with the dopamine agonist cabergoline in patients unsuccessfully treated by surgery . Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism . 2009;94:223–230
  5. Giustina A , Barkan A , Casanueva F , et al.   Criteria for cure of acromegaly: a consensus statement . Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism . 2000;85:526–528
  6. Melmed S , Casanueva F , Cavagnini F , et al.   Consensus statement: medical management of acromegaly . European Journal of Endocrinology . 2005;153:737–740

PII: S1521-690X(09)00149-3

doi: 10.1016/S1521-690X(09)00149-3

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Volume 23 , Pages S1-S4 , December 2009

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