Brief review and commentary: diagnosis of pediatric pituitary disorders.
Pediatric pituitary diagnosis is complicated by the unique developmental characteristics, secretory patterns and regulation of each pituitary hormone system. Although dynamic test procedures have been described, validation of each procedure is limited and universally agreed diagnostic criteria are not available. Clinical acumen, experience and judgment continue to be primary elements of pituitary diagnosis.
Ching
John
J
Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Lee
Phillip D K
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D002648:Child; D004704:Endocrinology; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology