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Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) in the Irish population.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Nov 2006
Dominguez Maria, Crushell Ellen, Ilmarinen Tanja, McGovern Eleanor, Collins Sinead, Chang Ben, Fleming Padraig, Irvine Alan D, Brosnahan Donal, Ulmanen Ismo, Murphy Nuala, Costigan Colm
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the Irish prevalence of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), the AIRE mutations involved and clinical features of this population. METHODS: All patients were identified through paediatricians and endocrinologists in Ireland. Patients were invited to attend a multidisciplinary clinic. RESULTS: Thirty-one patients (2-56 years), 18 female, were identified...
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