Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome : A Case Report and Review of Literature
Joint Authors
Pampati, Vijayamalini
Kao, Kevin T.
Patel, Jitesh K.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare syndrome first described in 1955.
(1) Since then, 400 cases worldwide have been reported in the literature.
The disease is characterized by diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, dystrophic changes of the fingernails, alopecia, cutaneous hyperpigmentation, diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain.
(2) The etiology is currently unknown, but an autoimmune process is suspected.
The workup is based on history and physical followed by imaging and endoscopy with biopsy to confirm gastrointestinal polyposis.
The goal of treatment focuses on symptomatic management of the patient and nutritional support.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kao, Kevin T.& Patel, Jitesh K.& Pampati, Vijayamalini. 2009. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome : A Case Report and Review of Literature. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485673
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kao, Kevin T.…[et al.]. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome : A Case Report and Review of Literature. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485673
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kao, Kevin T.& Patel, Jitesh K.& Pampati, Vijayamalini. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome : A Case Report and Review of Literature. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485673
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485673
