Serum prolactin in neonatal seizures.

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Kilic S. Ş., Tarim Ö. F., Eralp O.

Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society, vol.41, no.1, pp.61-4, 1999 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 41 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 1999
• Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.1999.01018.x
• Journal Name: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.61-4
• Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Prolactin is the most specific neurohormone that is elevated after seizures. This study was undertaken to determine the clinical usefulness of plasma prolactin as a diagnostic aid in differential diagnosis of neonatal convulsions.