Endocrine Abstracts

Context: Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy–candidiasis–ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is an autoimmune endocrinopathy with severe and unpredictable course. Previous studies have reported increased mortality in patients with APECED. However, the impact of APECED on mortality has not been previously determined.Objective: To systematically study overall and cause-specific mortality in patients with APECED. Design and Setting: A follow-up study of Fin...