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A case of pituitary adenoma secreting more than two hormones is presented. Morphological findings of this tumor have been correlated with biological behavior and with hormonal activity.
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Scanarini, M., Mingrino, S. Pituitary adenomas secreting more than two hormones. Acta Neuropathol 48, 67–72 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00691794
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