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Horm Metab Res 1996; 28(7): 353-356
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979814
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979814
Proceedings
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York
Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy - Candidiasis - Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
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Publication Date:
23 April 2007 (online)
Abstract
APECED, an autosomal recessive disease manifests itself as a widely variable combination of three groups of components: 1) autoimmune destruction of tissues, predominantly endocrine glands, 2) chronic superficial candidiasis, and 3) ectodermal dystrophy. Clinical and basic information obtained from Finnish series of 72 patients is reviewed.
Key words
Autoimmunity - Polyendocrinopathy - APECED