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Accuracy of the Low-Dose ACTH Stimulation Test for Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis: A Re-Assessment of the Cut-Off Value

Background: The clinical practice shows that many low-dose ACTH-stimulation tests have a false positive result. The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of a low-dose ACTH-stimulation test in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and to define its optimal cut-off. Methods: We a...

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Autores principales: Mongioì, Laura Maria, Condorelli, Rosita Angela, Barbagallo, Federica, Cannarella, Rossella, La Vignera, Sandro, Calogero, Aldo Eugenio
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6616948/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31195750
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm8060806