COMBINED TEST OF ANTERIOR-PITUITARY FUNCTION IN CHILDREN

被引:17
作者
SAVAGE, DCL
SWIFT, PGF
JOHNSTON, PGB
GOLDIE, DJ
MURPHY, D
机构
[1] SOUTHMEAD HOSP,BRISTOL BS10 5NB,AVON,ENGLAND
[2] BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRM,BRISTOL BS2 8HW,AVON,ENGLAND
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10.1136/adc.53.4.301
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
A combined test of anterior pituitary function was used on 21 normal children. It shows that a comprehensive evaluation can be made of growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, and gonadotrophin reserve. Simultaneous assessment of those peripheral glands associated with the anterior pituitary is possible by the measurement of thyroid hormones, cortisol, and gonadal steroids. The procedure can be completed in 4 hr with minimum inconvenience and distress to the child.
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