Common variable immunodeficiency and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in a 19-year-old Filipino male with Alopecia Universalis

Author: Maria Princess Landicho ¹ ; Maria Jocelyn Isidro ¹ ; Marysia Stella Recto ²
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1. Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Makati Medical Center, Philippines
2. Section of Allergy and Immunology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital and Makati Medical Center, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Alopecia universalis; Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome
MeSH: Common Variable Immunodeficiency; Diabetes Mellitus
From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2013;28(1):83-86
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: A 19-year-old Filipino male presents with recurrent respiratory tract symptoms every 4 to 5 months since childhood and sudden onset of diabetes type 1 with ketoacidosis. He had patchy hair loss which started at 7 years old, and was diagnosed with alopecia universalis. Thyroid antibodies and 21-hydroxylase antibody were normal. Common Variable Immunodeficiency with Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome IV was considered. The patient is on monthly intravenousimmunoglobulin therapy and basal bolus insulin regimen.
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