Overview

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease involving at least two endocrine organ. It is classified into type I and type II diseases. Among them, APS type II is more common. It is diagnosed when two of the three following diseases are diagnosed in the same patient, including type 1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid disease, and primary adrenal insufficiency. In this study, we will observe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and genetic variants of APS II in Taiwan.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients visited NTUH during 2006-2021, and had at least two of the three diseases: type 1 DM, primary adrenal insufficiency, and autoimmune thyroid disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged less than 20 years old