Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 in pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Abstract Objectives Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are uncommon heterogeneous conditions characterized by the association of two or more organ-specific endocrinopathies. Very few cases of these syndromes have been described during pregnancy. Here we report a case of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type-2 presenting during pregnancy and complicated by preeclampsia with severe features. Case presentation The patient is a 35-year-old G7P0242 woman with a history of adrenal insufficiency, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. She was admitted to our institution at 34 weeks’ gestation for preterm contractions, nausea, and lower extremity edema for a few weeks prior to admission. At 35 weeks’ gestation, she developed preeclampsia with severe features requiring repeat cesarean section with good maternal and fetal outcomes. Recognizing the occurrence of this rare syndrome during pregnancy, adequate replacement of the deficient hormones, and close maternal and fetal surveillance are essential to achieving favorable outcomes. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a pregnant woman with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type-2 complicated by preeclampsia with severe features.