Cronkhite Canada syndrome

J Assoc Physicians India. 2000 Nov;48(11):1116-8.

Abstract

Cronkhite Canada syndrome is an acquired non-familial syndrome characterised by diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis with alopecia nail dystrophy and hyperpigmentation. There is chronic diarrhoea and protein losing enteropathy. The etiology of this syndrome remains obscure. The rarity of the case prompts this case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Alopecia / etiology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Colonoscopy
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastroscopy
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / etiology
  • Intestinal Polyps / complications
  • Intestinal Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Polyps / drug therapy
  • Nail Diseases / etiology

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents