[Combined pituitary stimulation test using LHRH, TRH and insulin in subjects with short stature: evaluation of the response of pituitary tropins at 8 a.m. and at 8 p.m].
Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper, 1978/12/30;54(24):2556-60.
Bellastella A, D'Alessando B, Esposito V, Fratellanza A, Cafaro MR
PMID: 115485
Abstract
The effect of a combined test (insulin, TRH, LHRH) on plasma levels of GH, LH, FSH, PRL and Cortisol was studied in 5 subjects with short stature. Two test were performed at 8 a.m. and at 8 p.m. In all subjects the GH, FSH, LH, TSH, PRL and Cortisol levels showed no relevant response during the two tests.
MeSH terms
Body Height; Dwarfism, Pituitary; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Growth Hormone; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Insulin; Pituitary Function Tests; Pituitary Gland, Anterior; Pituitary Hormones, Anterior; Stimulation, Chemical; Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; Time Factors
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