Evaluation of an Infant with Cholestasis and Congenital Hypopituitarism
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We are reporting an infant with persistent abnormal liver function, neonatal jaundice, and intermittent hypoglycemia. Evaluation confirmed congenital hypopituitarism, in the absence of congenital anomalies and midline defect. His jaundice and abnormal liver function improved after treatment with Levothyroxine and hydrocortisone.
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عنوان ژورنال
دوره 5 شماره 10
صفحات 5881- 5886
تاریخ انتشار 2017-10-01
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