Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease involving at least two endocrine organ. It is classified into type I and type II diseases. Among them, APS type II is more common. It is diagnosed when two of the three following diseases are diagnosed in the same patient, including type 1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid disease, and primary adrenal insufficiency. In this study, we will observe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and genetic variants of APS II in Taiwan.
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Rates of endocrine organs involved
Timeframe: 2022/1/1 ~ 2026/12/31