Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome
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Autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes (APSs), also called polyglandular autoimmune syndromes (PGASs)[3] or polyendocrine autoimmune syndromes (PASs), are a heterogeneous group[4] of rare diseases characterized by autoimmune activity against more than one endocrine organ, although non-endocrine organs can be affected. There are three types of APS, and there are a number of other diseases which involve endocrine autoimmunity.[2][5][6]
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Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome | |
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Other names | Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes (APSs) |
The autoimmune regulator protein (from the AIRE gene, which causes autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 when non-functional) | |
Specialty | Endocrinology |
Types | APS type1, APS type 2, IPEX syndrome |
Causes | FOXP3 gene is involved in the mechanism [1] |
Diagnostic method | Endoscopic, CT scan[2] |
Treatment | Depends on type |
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