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PROP1 mutations cause progressive deterioration of anterior pituitary function including adrenal insufficiency: a longitudinal analysis.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Oct 2004
Böttner Antje, Keller Eberhard, Kratzsch Jürgen, Stobbe Heike, Weigel Johannes F W, Keller Alexandra, Hirsch Wolfgang, Kiess Wieland, Blum Werner F, Pfäffle Roland W
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the PROP1 gene are the most frequent genetic defects in patients with combined pituitary hormone insufficiency. However, controversy exists about the timing and extent of pituitary insufficiency, and it remains unclear whether adrenal failure is a typical feature of this condition. We performed a retrospective longitudinal analysis of nine patients with PROP1 mutations who were under medical...
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