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Six year old with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome: can genetics tell us the story?
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jul 2010
Ghanny Steven, Wallerstein Robert, Chartoff Amy, Post Janet, Aisenberg Javier, Auyeung Valerie
Abstract excerpt
Children who have diabetes mellitus type 1 (DMT1) are at increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases. These associated diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, Celiac disease, and Addison's disease. Since Addison's disease is potentially fatal if undiagnosed and untreated, it would be prudent to effectively screen individuals to determine if they are at risk of developing this...
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