A worldwide bibliometric analysis of acromegaly in the past two decades: 1999–2022

Objectives To conduct a bibliometric analysis to quantify and identify the current status trends of acromegaly research in past two decades. Materials methods Articles related that were published from 1999 2022 retrieved through Web Science core collection (WoSCC) database. Then, they imported into VOSviewer CiteSpace visualization authors, countries, institutions, citation numbers, cocitations, keywords, references. Results A total 3,909 articles identified study. Among them, United States made largest contribution field. Moreover, Colao A. was most prolific author, University Naples Federico II institution with publications. In addition, Journal Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism journal High-frequency keywords mainly included “acromegaly,” “GH (Growth Hormone),” “IGH-I (Insulin-Like Growth Factor I),” “pituitary adenomas,” “octreotide.” Conclusion Studies have shown stable stepwise growth over Interestingly, focus after 2016 gradually shifted etiology, mechanism, medications for treatment, complications improving prognosis quality life patients acromegaly. The findings may provide guidance further field