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Disorders of the Endocrine System

  • Joan H. Howanitz
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    Corresponding author: State University of New York, Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Pathology, Upstate Medical Center, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, New York 13210
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    Assistant Professor of Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Syracuse

    Assistant Director of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
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  • Peter J. Howanitz
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    Assistant Professor of Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Syracuse

    Assistant Director of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31109-0
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      The early identification of a number of neonatal endocrine diseases can result in successful therapy. Laboratory diagnosis of thyroid disorders, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, growth hormone deficiency, and diabetes insipidus are discussed.
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