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Case Reports
. 2013;6(4):451-3.
Epub 2013 Dec 25.

Schmidt's syndrome presenting as a generalised anxiety disorder: a case report

D Anyfantakis  1 , E K Symvoulakis  2 , I Vourliotaki  3 , S Kastanakis  4
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Case Reports

Schmidt's syndrome presenting as a generalised anxiety disorder: a case report

D Anyfantakis et al. J Med Life. 2013.

Abstract

Schmidt's syndrome or autoimmune polyglandurar syndrome type 2 represents an uncommon endocrine disorder composed by Addison's disease with autoimmune thyroid disease and/or type 1 diabetes mellitus. The syndrome usually affects women in the fourth decade of their lives. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications. We present the case of a 64-year-old woman with generalised anxiety, facing socio-economic problems. Her symptoms attributed to stress led to a late diagnosis. Physicians involved have to be aware about endocrine disorders of which first manifestations may have atypical components mimicking mental health problems.

Keywords: Schmidt’s syndrome; autoimmune polyglandurar syndrome type 2; autoimmune thyroiditis; generalized anxiety disorder.

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