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Polymorphisms in MEN1 and DRD2 genes are associated with the occurrence and characteristics of pituitary adenomas.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Aug 2016
Peculis Raitis, Balcere Inga, Rovite Vita, Megnis Kaspars, Valtere Andra, Stukens Janis, Arnicane Ligita, Nikitina-Zake Liene, Lejnieks Aivars, Pirags Valdis, Klovins Janis
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OBJECTIVE: Although pituitary adenomas (PAs) affect a significant proportion of the population, only a fraction have the potential to become clinically relevant during an individual's lifetime, causing hormonal imbalance or complications due to mass effect. The overwhelming majority of cases are sporadic and without a clear familial history, and the genotype-phenotype correlation in PA patients is poorly...
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