Posterior pituitary ectopia: another hint toward a genetic etiology.
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We report the MR and clinical findings of two patients with growth hormone deficiency and posterior pituitary ectopia (PPE). Possible causes of PPE are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 21 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000