Urinary Gonadotrophins in Post-menopausal Women with Breast Cancer
- 8 August 1964
- Vol. 2 (5405), 351-353
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5405.351
Abstract
The results of 166 assays of urinary gonadotrophins in women with carcinoma of the breast are described. There was a significantly lower excretion of gonadotrophins in women who were unresponsive to hormonal therapy and in "poor" clinical condition.Keywords
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