Unusual Cause of Chronic Diarrhea: Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

    September 2007 in “ The American Journal of Gastroenterology ”
    Manmeet Padda, Jenica Ryu, Nahid Molaie, Eric Olsen, Viktor Eysselein, David Chung, Binh V. Pham, Manmeet Padda, Jenica Ryu, Nahid Molaie, Eric Olsen, Viktor Eysselein, David Chung, Binh V. Pham
    TLDR Cronkhite-Canada syndrome causes chronic diarrhea and has a poor prognosis despite treatment.
    Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) was described as a rare, non-familial cause of multiple polyposis, characterized by symptoms such as diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, alopecia, onchodystropy, and hyperpigmentation. A case study of a 37-year-old Filipino man highlighted these symptoms, including chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and alopecia, alongside laboratory findings of leukocytosis and vitamin deficiencies. Endoscopic examination revealed diffuse polypoid lesions, confirming the diagnosis. Treatment included nutritional support, medications, and vitamin supplementation, leading to gradual improvement. Despite treatment, the prognosis for CCS was poor, with a high mortality rate within five years of diagnosis.
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