Complete remission in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
A case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, where there was complete remission confirmed by radiology, endoscopy, and histology, is reported. On presentation, there was generalized gastrointestinal polyposis, hypoalbuminemia, skin pigmentation, onycho-dystrophy, and alopecia. Enteral nutrition alone was administered for 10 wk, with resolution of the ectodermal features and disappearance of the polyps within 4 mo of commencement of the treatment. This report of complete remission supports the generally accepted nonneoplastic and essentially inflammatory nature of the polyps in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. Consideration needs to be given to nutritional deficiency as a cause of the syndrome.
D000368:Aged; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013577:Syndrome; D013997:Time Factors