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Horm Metab Res 1996; 28(7): 353-356
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979814
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Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy - Candidiasis - Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)

Jaakko Perheentupa
  • Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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23. April 2007 (online)

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Abstract

APECED, an autosomal recessive disease manifests itself as a widely variable combination of three groups of components: 1) autoimmune destruction of tissues, predominantly endocrine glands, 2) chronic superficial candidiasis, and 3) ectodermal dystrophy. Clinical and basic information obtained from Finnish series of 72 patients is reviewed.

Key words

Autoimmunity - Polyendocrinopathy - APECED