Abstract |
Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling, the gold standard assay in diagnosing pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone in Cushing disease, is highly accurate and safe when performed by experienced interventionalists. We review the anatomic and technical considerations essential for safe and reliable practice.
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Authors | Amy R Deipolyi, Joshua A Hirsch, Rahmi Oklu |
Journal | Journal of neurointerventional surgery
(J Neurointerv Surg)
Vol. 4
Issue 3
Pg. 215-8
(May 2012)
ISSN: 1759-8486 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 21990499
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
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Topics |
- ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
(pathology)
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
(physiology)
- Cavernous Sinus
(pathology)
- Conscious Sedation
- Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
- Cushing Syndrome
(diagnosis)
- Humans
- Petrosal Sinus Sampling
(adverse effects, methods)
- Pituitary Gland
(physiopathology)
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