type 1 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome
type 1 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome
A polyglandular autoimmune syndrome that begins at about age 12 and is characterized by hypoparathyroidism, primary adrenal insufficiency, and mucocutaneous candidiasis. Alopecia, pernicious anemia, malabsorption, and chronic hepatitis may also be present.
See also: polyglandular autoimmune syndrome
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