Growth without growth hormone in combined pituitary hormone deficiency caused by pituitary stalk interruption syndrome
Growth hormone (GH) is an essential element for normal growth. However, reports of normal growth without GH have been made in patients who have undergone brain surgery for craniopharyngioma. Normal growth without GH can be explained by hyperinsulinemia, hyperprolactinemia, elevated leptin levels, an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2017-03-01
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Series: | Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-22-55.pdf |