A 20-year study of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II and III in Taiwan
Journal
European thyroid journal
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2023-12-01
Author(s)
Tseng, Hsu-Hua
Lin, Yen-Bo
Lin, Kuan-Yu
Abstract
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) is a rare immune-endocrinopathy characterized by the failure of at least two endocrine organs. Clinical characteristics have mainly been described in the Western population. This study comprehensively analyzed the demographic and clinical manifestations of APS II and APS III in Taiwan.
Subjects
anti-parietal cell antibody; autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome; autoimmune thyroid disease; primary adrenal insufficiency; type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type
journal article