title: Cronkhite Canada syndrome.
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.
authors: Department of Medicine and Pathology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludiana.
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authors: Midha
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003113:Colonoscopy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents