Low prevalence of neuropathic-like pain symptoms in long-term controlled acromegaly.

Victoria R van TrigtIris C M PelsmaHerman M KroonAlberto M PereiraCoen van der MeulenMargreet KloppenburgNienke R BiermaszKim M J A Claessen

Published in: Pituitary (2021)

Pain was prevalent in controlled acromegaly patients, whereas NP-like symptoms were relatively infrequent, and only observed in females. NP-like symptoms were associated with lower HR-QoL in acromegaly. Since specific analgesic therapy is available, awareness for characterization, increased understanding, and clinical trials regarding neuropathic pain identification and treatment in acromegaly patients are warranted.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
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spinal cord injury
prognostic factors
pain management
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