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Pathogenesis of otosclerosis

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A study on pathogenesis of otosclerosis with special reference to its relationship to level of urinary 17—Ketosteroids has been reported. 62.5 per cent of cases studied showed a decreased or low normal activity of androgenic hormone. It has been suggested that a subnormal level of androgen may act as a trigger in activating the disease in persons with hereditary predisposition.

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  1. H. C. Samant

    Present address: B.H.U., Varanasi

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-16

    A. Sinha & H. C. Samant

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Sinha, A., Samant, H.C. Pathogenesis of otosclerosis. Ind. J. Otol. 19, 154–157 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047447

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