The Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. Case report.
Polyps of the stomach, duodenum, colon and rectum were found in a 53-year-old man, who had severe diarrhoea, heavy protein loss from the gastrointestinal tract and shedding of hair and nails. The patient died after 9 months of treatment with drugs and periodic intravenous nutrition.
D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome