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Growth hormone and thyroid function—interaction and inhibition

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boxed-textAgha A et al. (2007) Unmasking of central hypothyroidism following growth hormone replacement in adult hypopituitary patients. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 66: 72–77

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