Combined test of anterior pituitary function in children. Issue 4 (April 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Savage, D C; Swift, P G; Johnston, P G; Goldie, D J; Murphy, D
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 53:Issue 4(1978)
• Page Start: 301
• Page End: 304
• Publication Date: 1978-04
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.53.4.301
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : A combined test of anterior pituitary function was used on 21 normal children. It shows that a comprehensive evaluation can be made of growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, and gonadotrophin reserve. Simultaneous assessment of those peripheral glands associated with the anterior pituitary is possible by the measurement of thyroid hormones, cortisol, and gonadal steroids. The procedure can be completed in 4 hours with minimum inconvenience and distress to the child.