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Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy: report of three cases from Iran.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Aug 2016
Seifi-Alan Mahnaz, Shamsi Roshanak, Setoodeh Aria, Sayarifard Fatemeh, Aghasi Parisa, Kompani Farzad, Ghafouri-Fard Soudeh, Abbasi Farzaneh
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), also named as autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) type 1, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene. It is distinguished by an immune-mediated damage of endocrine tissues, chronic candidiasis, and ectodermal disorder. APECED has been shown to be frequent in some populations including...
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