Co-Occurrence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome II: Is There a Pathologic Link?

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type II (APS II) is a rare endocrine disorder that involves the adrenal gland (Addison’s disease), thyroid (autoimmune thyroiditis), pancreas (type 1 diabetes), and other non-endocrine organs. Herein, we report a case of a 58-year-old woman with a past medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Addison’s disease, who initially presented with nocturia, polyuria, abnormal sweating, fatigue, hair...