Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (patient information)
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Overview of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome?
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome ia a rare disease that consists of multiple endocrine gland insufficiencies. There are three autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes: type I, II and III. Type I and type II are also known as Schmidt syndrome. Type III often occurs in adults.
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type I
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, type I, is a very rare disorder. The cause of type I may be associated with chronic inflammatory infiltrates composed mainly of lymphocytes in the affected organs and autoantibodies reacting to target tissue. The three major clinical features of Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, type I, are chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism, and autoimmune adrenal insufficiency.
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II
Where to find medical care for autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome
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