Laboratory aids in the diagnosis of pituitary tumors.
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It is the aim of this review to acquaint the reader with the techniques often used in evaluating pituitary function and to show how they help in the diag nosis of pituitary tumors and the discernment of their systemic effects.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of clinical and laboratory science
دوره 4 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974