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Low estriol levels in the maternal triple-marker screen as a predictor of isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency caused by a new mutation in the TPIT gene.
Pediatrics - 1 Feb 2006
Weintrob Naomi, Drouin Jacques, Vallette-Kasic Sophie, Taub Ellen, Marom Daphna, Lebenthal Yael, Klinger Gil, Bron-Harlev Efrat, Shohat Mordechai
Abstract excerpt
Isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency (IAD) is a rare cause of adrenocortical insufficiency, especially in children, and may be an underestimated cause of neonatal death. Early postnatal diagnosis may prevent hypoglycemic seizures, Addisonian crises, and death. There are also occasional reports of prenatal diagnosis of IAD by findings on the maternal triple-marker screen (TMST), a combined serum...
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