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Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3


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Other Names:
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 3; APS3; Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 3; Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 3; APS3; Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 3; PAS3; Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type III; PGA-III See More
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Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) type 3 is an autoimmune condition that affects the body's endocrine glands. The syndrome, which typically affects women during middle age, results from failure of the glands to produce their hormones. This condition is characterized by autoimmune thyroiditis along with another organ-specific autoimmune disease.[1][2][3] The other autoimmune diseases may include diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, vitiligo, alopecia, myasthenia gravis, and Sjogren's syndrome.[2] The adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland) is not involved.[1][2][3] There are three types of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3:[1][2] 
  • APS3A - Autoimmune thyroiditis with immune-mediated diabetes mellitus (IMDM)
  • APS3B - Autoimmune thyroiditis with pernicious anemia
  • APS3C - Autoimmune thyroiditis with vitiligo and/or alopecia and/or other organ-specific autoimmune disease
The cause is still unknown, but it is believed that it may be an autoimmune disease, where environmental factors (such as viral infections) and genetic factors (such as variations in the HLA II genes) are also involved in the disease. In many cases more than one member of the same family is affected with PAS III, suggesting that its inheritance could be autosomal dominant, and therefore, familiar screening is recommended. It is very important that people with APS3 are monitored closely by their doctors for early detection of any glandular problems. Treatment includes lifelong hormone replacement therapy for any established glandular failure.[1]
Last updated: 4/5/2018

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This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Celiac disease 0002608
Chronic atrophic gastritis 0002582
Graves disease 0100647
Hashimoto thyroiditis 0000872
Macrocytic anemia 0001972
Type I diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes
Type I diabetes
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0100651
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Anterior pituitary dysgenesis 0010625
Biliary cirrhosis 0002613
Decreased circulating antibody level 0004313
Leukopenia
Decreased blood leukocyte number
Low white blood cell count
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0001882
Vitiligo
Blotchy loss of skin color
0001045
1%-4% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal blistering of the skin
Blistering, generalized
Blisters
[ more ]
0008066
Abnormal pulmonary Interstitial morphology
Abnormality in area between air sacs in lung
0006530
Antiphospholipid antibody positivity 0003613
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the spleen
Absent/small spleen
Absent/underdeveloped spleen
[ more ]
0010451
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism 0011771
Autoimmune thrombocytopenia 0001973
Central diabetes insipidus 0000863
Hepatitis
Liver inflammation
0012115
Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism 0000815
Iridocyclitis 0001094
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Dry eyes
0001097
Non-caseating epithelioid cell granulomatosis 0012220
Osteopenia 0000938
Rheumatoid arthritis 0001370
Thymoma 0100522
Tubulointerstitial nephritis 0001970
Xerostomia
Dry mouth
Dry mouth syndrome
Reduced salivation
[ more ]
0000217
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Last updated: 2/1/2021
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Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Clinical Research Resources

  • The Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT) provides access to reports, data, and analyses of research activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH-supported research. Although these projects may not conduct studies on humans, you may want to contact the investigators to learn more. To search for studies, enter the disease name in the "Text Search" box. Then click "Submit Query".

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Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease

  • American Thyroid Association
    6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 550
    Falls Church, VA 22041
    Toll-free: 800–THYROID (849–7643)
    Telephone: 703–998–8890
    Fax: 703–998–8893
    E-mail: admin@thyroid.org
    Website: http://www.thyroid.org

Organizations Providing General Support

  • American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
    19176 Hall Road, Suite 130
    Clinton Township, MI 48038
    Toll-free: 800-598-4668
    Telephone: 586-776-3900
    Fax: 586-776-3903
    E-mail: aarda@aarda.org
    Website: https://www.aarda.org/
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These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • Johns Hopkins Medical Institute offers an information page on Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 Please click on the link to access this resource.  
  • The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information on this condition for patients and caregivers. 

In-Depth Information

  • Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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References References


  1. Aung K. Type III Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome. Medscape Reference. 2017; http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124398-overview.
  2. Cihakova D. Polyglandular Autoimmune syndrome Type 3 (PAS 3). Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions: Autoimmune Disease Research Center. 2018; http://labs.pathology.jhu.edu/cihakova/about/about/endocrine-diseases/polyglandular-autoimmune-syndrome-type-3-pas-3/.
  3. Tariq SH. Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes. The Merck Manual. 2018; http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine_and_metabolic_disorders/polyglandular_deficiency_syndromes/polyglandular_deficiency_syndromes.html.
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