The authors thank Dr Breidert for his valuable comment and for pointing out that carpal tunnel syndrome is a possible differential diagnostic indication for acromegaly, which should certainly be acknowledged in the general practice setting.
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Conflict of interest statement
The authors of all contributions declare that no conflict of interest exists.
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