Effect of octreotide on endometriosis in acromegaly: Case report with review of literature

Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Mar;18(2):241-4. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.129122.

Abstract

Objective: To study the effect of octreotide therapy on endometriotic lesions in a patient with coexisting endometriosis and acromegaly.

Intervention patient: A 34-year-old female was diagnosed with acromegaly and coexisting endometriosis. Post-surgical resection of the tumor, patient was initiated on octreotide therapy.

Results: There was improvement in menstrual bleeding as IGF1 levels decreased with Octreotide therapy. Resolution of the endometriotic lesions was observed during follow up.

Conclusion: In this unusual case, the treatment of acromegaly concurred with regression in the endometriotic lesions. Causal or incidental association cannot be inferred from the present case.

Keywords: Acromegaly; endometriosis; octreotide; remission of endometriosis.

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  • Case Reports