hrp0086p1-p698 | Endocrinology and Multisystemic Diseases P1 | ESPE2016

Clusters of Autoinmune Diseases in Children

Seiltgens Cristian , Iruretagoyena Mirentxu , Melendez Patricia , Ponce Maria Jesus , Talesnik Eduardo , Mendez Cecilia , Godoy Claudia , Martinez-Aguayo Alejandro , Hogdson Isabel , Harris Paul , Gana Juan Carlos , Riera Francisca , Garcia Hernan , Cattani Andreina , Borzutzky Arturo

Background: Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) have familial aggregation and frequently share a common genetic background, but few studies have evaluated autoimmune clusters in children with AIDs and their families.Objective and hypotheses: To identify clusters of AIDs in children and their first-degree relatives.Method: A cross-sectional study was performed in subjects with an AID of pediatric onset (<18 years) recruited at Pediatric ...