autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1

Term ID

DOID:0050167

Synonyms

• autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy
• Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome I
• Whitaker syndrome

Definition

An autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome that is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion, which is characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes auto-reactivity against endocrine organs. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/8466/autoimmune-polyglandular-syndrome-type-1

References

• GARD:8466
• OMIM:240300

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050167 )