Table 1.
Summary of case reports of use of immunosuppression in patients with APECED
| Year of publication | Authors of manuscript | Age of patient at initiation of immunosuppression (years) | Immunosuppression medications used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 |
Padeh et al. [4] |
15 |
Methylprednisolone for induction; methotrexate for maintenance |
| 1999 |
Ward et al. [5] |
13 |
Cyclosporin A |
| 2006 |
Perheentupa [2] |
Various ages |
Prednisone and azathioprine combination |
| 2006 |
Ulinski et al. [7] |
6 |
Prednisone and azathioprine; then plus cyclosporin A; then changed to prednisone, MMF and tacrolimus |
| 2007 |
Bakrac et al. [8] |
33 |
Prednisone and cyclosporin A; then MMF |
| This manuscript | O’Gorman et al. | 2.9 | Methylprednisolone; then prednisone and azathioprine; then MMF |
MMF; mycophenolate mofetil.