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ea0027p22 | (1) | BSPED2011

What does prolactin measurement add to the evaluation of pituitary hormone function?

Webb Emma , Lazze Pietro , Reddington Carly , Dattani Mehul

Background: Prolactin concentration is frequently measured as part pituitary function assessment, however there is little published data regarding result interpretation.Objective: To compare serum prolactin concentrations in children with isolated GH deficiency (IGHD), multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD) and septo-optic dysplasia (SOD).Methods: Patients were assigned to the appropriate study group based on the results of t...