The evaluation of first-degree family members is very important to detect additional cases of polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 2. The genetic evaluation of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) may be useful in the study of this syndrome. This study is the first report of an HLA study of this syndrome in a Mexican family.
Keywords: adrenal insufficiency; autoimmune thyroid disease; human leukocyte antigen; polyglandular autoimmune syndrome.