Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type II presenting as subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord: a neuroendocrinology crossroad

Abstract

Introduction: Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) is a condition having multiple endocrine abnormalities. It is divided into three types depending on the involvement of various endocrinopathies. It is also associated with other systemic involvement. The basic pathophysiology of this syndrome revolves around autoimmunity.

Keywords

• autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type ii
• subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord
• vitamin b12 deficiency
• pernicious anemia
• neuroendocrinology