Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling

Simultaneous bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) plays a crucial role in the diagnostic work-up of Cushing’s syndrome. It is the most accurate procedure in the differential diagnosis of hypercortisolism of pituitary or ectopic origin, as compared with clinical, biochemical and imaging...

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Main Authors: Benedetta Zampetti, Erika Grossrubatscher, Paolo Dalino Ciaramella, Edoardo Boccardi, Paola Loli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2016-08-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:http://www.endocrineconnections.com/content/5/4/R12.full