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  • Names
    • Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1
    • APECED
    • APS-1
    • Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1
    • Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy
    • Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1
    • Whitaker syndrome

    Category: Glands
    Prevalence Extremely rare. Fewer than 100 cases in the US. No studies found. Female/Male ratio: Unknown.
    Age of Onset Present at birth.
    Description Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 is a rare autoimmune condition that is caused by a genetic variant that prevents the destruction of antibodies in the thymus gland. As a result, those antibodies attack healthy tissue in a number of glands, leading to the symptoms. There are three components of APECED: chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism, and adrenal insufficiency.

    Evidence of autoimmunity: Antibody
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    • Profile updated September 2024
    • Charts generated Nov 16, 2024 at 09:55 AM ET
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      Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 sex breakdown


      Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 age breakdown

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    • Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 top comorbidities/symptoms
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      Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 top autoimmune comorbidities


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      * Disease is suspected as autoimmune, but unconfirmed.
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      Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in electronic health records from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 451,000 sets of electronic health records collected from participants. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
      The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.

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      Ability to carry out social roles and activities
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      Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in self-reported survey results from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 560,000 participants who have completed these surveys. This dataset, however, may not be representative of the US population. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
      The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.

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      Concerns about ability to pay
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