The diagnosis of autoimmune<unk>  syndrome (APS) is made on the basis of presence of organ-specific antibodies (serological measurement) followed by functional testing. Few examples of organ-specific antibodies include autoantibodies against 21-hydroxylase, 17-hydroxylase, GAD, islet cells, thyroglobulin, thyroid peroxidase, intrinsic factor and tyrosinase. Genetic analysis may be done in suspected patients of APS for AIRE or FOXP3 gene mutation. Patients presenting with a single endocrine pathology should always be considered for other endocrine organ dysfunction. Patients with the autoimmune endocrine disorder are always at a risk of developing autoimmune conditions of other endocrine organs.
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