Does acromegaly run in families?
In 95% of the cases it occurs sporadically but almost 50% of the childhood-onset cases have an identifiable genetic background, most commonly AIP or GPR101 mutations. Acromegaly is one of the most frequent pituitary adenoma types which occur in a familial setting most commonly due to AIP mutations.Feb 4, 2017
In 95% of the cases it occurs sporadically but almost 50% of the childhood-onset cases have an identifiable genetic background, most commonly AIP or GPR101 mutations. Acromegaly is one of the most frequent pituitary adenoma types which occur in a familial setting most commonly due to AIP mutations.Feb 4, 2017
