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The Effect and Potential Mechanism Analysis of Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas on Thyroid Function

Caiyan Mo1, Han Chen1, Ying Guo1

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Endocrine Practice : Official Journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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growth hormoneinsulin-like growth factor-1thyroid function

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