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Short-term Preoperative Octreotide for Thyrotropin-secreting Pituitary Adenoma

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Published in 2017 at "Chinese Medical Journal"

DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.204098

Abstract: Background: Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas (TSHomas) are a rare cause of hyperthyroidism. Somatostatin (SST) analogs work by interacting with somatostatin receptors (SSTRs). This study aimed to evaluate short-term preoperative octreotide (OCT) use in TSHoma patients and… read more here.

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