Assessment of pituitary function.

J Lindholm

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0404.1979.tb02926.x

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Assessment of pituitary function.

J Lindholm

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Abstract

Sellar and parasellar tumours comprise 10-15% of all intracranial neoplasms. Neurologists will this often be faced with the problem of assessing pituitary function. A thorough clinical examination is of the foremost importance. In addition a small number of simple and rapid tests is required. Knowledge of the physiological variation in pituitary function is, however, necessary to allow a safe interpretation of the results. A simple routine procedure for assessing pituitary function is proposed.

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J Lindholm. 1979. Assessment of pituitary function.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0404.1979.tb02926.x

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