Function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis was investigated in seven patients with myotonic dystrophy (MD). HGH and ACTH secretion were normal. TSH response to TRH was impaired in about half the cases, without concomitant thyroid dysfunction. LH and FSH levels were often elevated, with inconsistent
Study of endocrine function in myotonic dystrophy
โ Scribed by A. Pizzi; S. Fusi; G. Forti; G. Marconi
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Year
- 1985
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 553 KB
- Volume
- 6
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1590-1874
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