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Children with open neural tube defects (NTDs) are prone to several endocrine problems. Short stature and precocious puberty are the most common endocrine sequelae of NTDs; however, abnormalities in thyroid hormone and prolactin (PRL) have also been reported. Thus, multidisciplinary evaluation and management of NTDs should also include a thorough endocrine evaluation.
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Bereket, A. (2008). Endocrine Aspects of Neural Tube Defects. In: The Spina Bifida. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0651-5_34
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