Multiple choice

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which multiple endocrine glands dysfunction as a result of autoimmunity. It is also known as which of the following?

  1. Isaac's syndrome

  2. POEMS syndrome

  3. Whitaker syndrome

  4. Cogan's syndrome
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Explanation

Whitaker syndrome is another name of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1. Its nine symptoms include photophobia, decreased skin pigmentations, visual difficulties, dysplastic fingernails, cataracts, corneal clouding, alopecia, vitiligo and chronic infections. 

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