Pituitary tumor management in pregnancy.
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چکیده
The improved management of pituitary adenomas has led to an increasing number of pregnancies in patients harboring pituitary adenomas. Therefore, adequate management of pregnant women with pituitary adenomas is of growing importance. Because pregnancy produces several physiologic changes to the endocrine system, especially to the pituitary gland, endocrinologists must be knowledgeable and skilled to effectively manage pregnant women with pituitary adenomas and to guarantee the wellbeing of the fetus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America
دوره 44 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015