Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3-D
January 2022
TLDR Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.
A 29-year-old woman with a history of hyperthyroidism presented with chest palpitations, fever, joint pain, hair loss, and malar rash. She was diagnosed with both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Graves' disease, indicating a case of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome (APS) Type 3-D. This syndrome involves the coexistence of multiple autoimmune diseases, including both endocrine and non-endocrine disorders. The patient was treated with methimazole, propranolol, myfortic, and methylprednisolone. The study highlights the specific combinations of diseases in APS and the importance of recognizing these patterns for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.