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ArticleEuropean journal of case reports in internal medicine2025

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3b: A Key to Diagnosing Autoimmune Gastritis and Asymptomatic Primary Biliary Cholangitis.

Sayaka Mabuchi, Hiroya Mabuchi, Takashi Watari

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Sayaka MabuchiDepartment of General Medicine, Iinan Hospital, Shimane, Japan.
Hiroya MabuchiDepartment of General Medicine, Iinan Hospital, Shimane, Japan.
Takashi WatariIntegrated Clinical Education Center, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 (APS-3) encompasses autoimmune thyroid disease and other autoimmune disorders. APS-3 is further categorized into four subtypes, with APS-3B involving gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases. In this case, we diagnosed autoimmune gastritis, a condition challenging to identify based on endoscopic findings alone, and asymptomatic primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) through the recognition of APS-3B. Case report: An 84-year-old female patient presented with forgetfulness and a history of Hashimoto's disease. Although endoscopy revealed pan-atrophic gastritis, autoimmune gastritis was suspected rather than Conclusion: Recognition of APS-3 offers a valuable framework for the differential diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. LEARNING POINTS: Autoimmune thyroid disease in a patient should raise suspicion for autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 (APS-3) and other potential autoimmune conditions.If APS-3 is diagnosed, further classification is recommended, along with a thorough search for additional autoimmune diseases.APS-3 serves as a framework for the differential diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.

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autoimmune gastritisAutoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3diagnosisprimary biliary cholangitis

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