Lacrimal gland enlargement and tear film changes in acromegaly patients: A controlled study

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Mergen B., ARICI C., KIZILKILIÇ O., TANRIÖVER N., KADIOĞLU P.

GROWTH HORMONE & IGF RESEARCH, vol.59, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 59
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ghir.2021.101397
• Journal Name: GROWTH HORMONE & IGF RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE
• Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Evaluation of the lacrimal gland volume (LGV) and its correlation with tear film functions, serum growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in acromegaly patients compared to a control group was aimed.