Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome With Multiple Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report

December 2025 in “ JGH Open ”

Takashi Nishino, Chikamasa Ichita, Akiko Sasaki, Chihiro Sumida

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Studysummary In this case study, a 78-year-old Japanese woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome experienced mesenteric lymphadenopathy, which reduced in size after treatment with the corticosteroid prednisolone. This suggests that mesenteric lymphadenopathy, though uncommon in CCS, may respond to steroid therapy.

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