Diagnostics of Cushing's disease in the children (a literature review)

Udalova N.V.

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Abstract:

The present review concerns diagnostics of Cushing's disease in the children with special reference to its different stages, relevant pharmacological tests and instrumental methods used for the purpose. The clinical course of the disease is described.

Keywords:

Cushing's disease

children

diagnostics

corticotropinoma

Authors:

Udalova N.V.

FGU Éndokrinologicheskiĭ nauchnyĭ tsentr Minzdravsotsrazvitiia RF, Moskva

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