Cronkhite Canada syndrome.
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.
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Department of Medicine and Pathology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludiana.
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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
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents