Type 3 Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Diagnosed in an 87-Year-Old Patient with Concomitant Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria

    January 2019 in “ Przegląd Dermatologiczny
    Magdalena Kutwin, Klaudia Orłowska-Orlik, Jarosław Bogaczewicz, Anna Woźniacka
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    TLDR An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
    An 87-year-old female patient was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome after being admitted for chronic urticaria. The patient exhibited symptoms including widespread urticarial nodules, depigmentation covering 98% of her body, alopecia areata, hypothyroidism, and malignant anemia. This diagnosis highlighted the importance of recognizing and treating concomitant autoimmune diseases.
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