Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome With Alopecia Universalis and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
January 2021
in “
Curēus
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Studysummary This case report describes a 40-year-old man with four autoimmune diseases leading to MAS, and suggests an additional classification category for MAS including autoimmune hypothyroidism, alopecia universalis, celiac disease, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
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A 40-year-old man was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune syndrome (MAS) after presenting with four autoimmune diseases: autoimmune hypothyroidism, alopecia universalis, celiac disease, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This case did not fit into any existing MAS classification categories, suggesting the need for a new fourth category that includes these specific conditions. The report highlighted the importance of ongoing monitoring for new autoimmune diseases in patients with MAS.
