Metastatic tumors of the pituitary gland as a cause of diabetes insipidus in 4 patients

• Authors: Kurowska Maria , Malicka Joanna , Tarach Jerzy , Dudzińska Marta
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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pituitary metastases; central diabetes insipidus

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2013
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 499-501

Contributors

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Kurowska Maria

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Malicka Joanna

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Tarach Jerzy

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Dudzińska Marta

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