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Single determination of plasma ACTH using an immunoradiometric assay with high detectability differentiates between ACTH-dependent and -independent Cushing's syndrome

M. Klose Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Herlev University Hospital, Denmark
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A. Kofoed-Enevoldsen Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Herlev University Hospital, Denmark
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L. Østergaard Kristensen Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Herlev University Hospital, Denmark
Pages 33-37 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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