Hypersecretion of the alpha-subunit in clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas: Diagnostic accuracy is improved by adding alpha-subunit/gonadotropin ratio to levels of alpha-subunit

Marianne Andersen, Joanna Ganc-Petersen, Jens O L Jørgensen, Søren Mellemkjaer, Per H Petersen, Ole Blaabjerg, Claus Hagen

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Abstract

In vitro, the majority of clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) produce gonadotropins or their alpha-subunit; however, in vivo, measurements of alpha-subunit levels may not accurately detect the hypersecretion of the alpha-subunit.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftClinical and Investigative Medicine
Vol/bind33
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)E203-12
ISSN0147-958X
StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2010

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