Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS)—A Rare Case Report
January 2015
in “
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
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TLDR Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS) is a rare, non-inherited condition marked by gastrointestinal polyposis, alopecia, onychodystrophy, hyperpigmentation, weight loss, and diarrhea, likely of autoimmune origin. A case report described a 68-year-old Indian male diagnosed with CCS through clinical, endoscopic, and histopathological findings. Treatment with Prednisolone, sulindac, and pantoprazole provided partial symptom relief. The report highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and regular endoscopic surveillance due to the significant risk of colorectal cancer associated with CCS.
