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Thyroid peroxidase antibody status vs temporal relationship between onset of autoimmune Addison disease and hypothyroidism, number (%)
| Onset of hypothyroidism | TPOAb-positive No. (%) | TPOAb-negative No. (%) | Total No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onset before AAD | 81 (64.3%) | 45 (35.7%) | 126 |
| Simultaneous onset | 80 (72.7%) | 30 (27.3%) | 110 |
| Onset after AAD | 86 (69.4%) | 38 (30.6%) | 124 |
Abbreviations: AAD, autoimmune Addison disease; TPOAb, thyroid peroxidase antibody.
