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Brzana, J., Yedinak, C.G., Fleseriu, M. (2015). Acromegaly, Awareness Is Paramount for Early Diagnosis: Highlights of Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges. In: Davies, T. (eds) A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2059-4_2
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