Risk of Colorectal Neoplasm in Patients with Acromegaly and its Relationship with Serum Growth Hormone Levels

Abstract

After controlling for age, gender, smoking status, and treatment status, acromegaly was associated with significantly higher prevalence of colorectal hyperplastic polyp, adenoma, and carcinoma. High serum GH levels may be associated with the presence of hyperplastic polyp and carcinoma.