An Extraordinary Case of Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED) Syndrome Misdiagnosed as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis on Admission
Background. APECED is a syndrome characterized by autoimmune polyendocrinopathy, candidiasis, and ectodermal dystrophy. The most observed clinical findings are chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism, and autoimmune adrenal insufficiency. Case Presentation. A three-year-old male patien...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Immunology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/2363760 |