title: Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 2 presenting for the first time during pregnancy.
abstract: We report a case of polyglandular autoimmune deficiency presenting during pregnancy which was associated with a favourable outcome for both mother and fetus (apart from fetal growth retardation) with appropriate replacement therapy and adequate steroid cover at the time of delivery.
authors.affiliation: Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mathur
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fulcher
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pollock
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ferry
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D016884:Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012880:Skin Pigmentation