Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disease related to excessive growth hormone secretion. It can result in a range of complications, including cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, articular and neoplastic disorders. Among patients with the condition, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome occurs frequently and the effect of treatment is inconstant: improvement, statu quo or deterioration can be observed. We here report three clinical cases, which illustrate the unpredictable evolution of this condition.
Keywords: Acromegaly; Acromégalie; Adénome hypophysaire; Continuous positive airway pressure; Pituitary adenoma; Pression positive continue; Sleep apnea syndrome; Syndrome des apnées du sommeil.
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