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Molecular analysis of LHX3 and PROP-1 in pituitary hormone deficiency patients with posterior pituitary ectopia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2000
Sloop K W, Walvoord E C, Showalter A D, Pescovitz O H, Rhodes S J
Abstract excerpt
The cause of posterior pituitary ectopia associated with anterior pituitary hormone deficiencies is unknown. We describe children with combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD) or isolated GH deficiency. In all cases, magnetic resonance imaging examination revealed abnormal pituitary gland development featuring ectopic posterior lobe location and frequently hypoplastic anterior lobes. Embryonic development of...
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