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Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome in 58 Chinese patients: clinical features and genetic analysis.
Clinical endocrinology - 1 Jul 2013
Yang Yan, Guo Qing-hua, Wang Bao-an, Dou Jing-tao, Lv Zhao-hui, Ba Jian-ming, Lu Ju-Ming, Pan Chang-yu, Mu Yi-ming
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is rare and its clinical features and pathogenesis are poorly understood. This study characterized the clinical and genetic features of PSIS in Chinese patients. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: Clinical data of 58 patients with PSIS and 46 patients with GH deficiency but a normal pituitary stalk (NPS) were retrospectively analysed. HESX1, LHX4, OTX2 and SOX3...
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