title: Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A rare disease presenting with dermatological and gastrointestinal manifestations.
abstract: We present a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, which is a rare disease classically characterised by hyperpigmentation, alopecia and onychodystrophy associated with clinical gastrointestinal symptoms and hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps. Management primarily involves immunosuppression and nutritional support, which led to remission in this case. The recognition of cutaneous features may lead to early diagnosis and reduce morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Medical Registrar, Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kronborg
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Registrar, Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mahar
authors.affiliation: Head of Dermatology, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D000855:Anorexia / Q000209:etiology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D044483:Intestinal Polyposis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D053609:Lethargy / Q000209:etiology; D054039:Onycholysis / Q000209:etiology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D012535:Scalp; D013651:Taste Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Cronkhite-Canada syndrome