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. 1972 Apr;35(2):196–201. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.35.2.196

Russell's diencephalic syndrome of early childhood

Michael A Salmon 1,2
PMCID: PMC494036  PMID: 5037032

Abstract

A case of Russell's diencephalic syndrome of early childhood is presented and the world literature reviewed. Assays of serum growth hormone (HGH) and fat mobilizing substance (FMS) were performed and gave very abnormal results. The role of these two substances is discussed and their value in the diagnosis of this syndrome is emphasized.

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