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[Evaluation of pituitary imaging in patients with prop-1 gene mutation].
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 1 Jan 2009
Tkacenko Natalija, Lasiene Danute, Jakstiene Silvija, Basevicius Algidas, Verkauskiene Rasa
Abstract excerpt
The most common genetically determined cause of multiple pituitary hormone deficiency is PROP-1 gene mutation. PROP-1 is a transcription factor involved in the development of pituitary gland and affects hormonal synthesis of anterior pituitary. The aim of our study was to evaluate radiological aspects of the pituitary region in patients with PROP-1 gene mutation. Pituitary imaging studies were performed in 12...
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