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Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1.

Vedeswari C Ponranjini¹, S Jayachandran, L Kayal

¹Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.

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|December 12, 2012

Summary

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 (APS-1) is a rare genetic disorder caused by AIRE gene mutations. This case highlights hypoparathyroidism and candidiasis in a patient, emphasizing the challenges of diagnosis and management when genetic testing is inaccessible.

Keywords:

Autoimmune candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy polyendocrinopathy

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Background:

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 (APS-1) is a rare hereditary disorder.
It results from mutations in the AIRE gene.
APS-1 is characterized by hypoparathyroidism, Addison's disease, and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

Observation:

A 35-year-old female presented with seizures since age 11, later diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism.
She also exhibited oral candidiasis, nail dystrophy, enamel hypoplasia, and hypogonadism.
Genetic analysis for AIRE gene mutation was not accessible due to cost.

Findings:

The patient's clinical presentation suggested APS-1, with at least two classic features present.
Management focused on treating individual components due to the inaccessibility of genetic testing.
Cerebral and dental manifestations were irreversible.

Implications:

This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of APS-1, particularly in resource-limited settings.
It highlights the importance of recognizing clinical features for timely diagnosis and management.
The irreversibility of certain manifestations emphasizes the need for early intervention strategies.