TLDR Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can sometimes show unusual colonic adenomatous polyps.
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare condition characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps, alopecia, onychodystrophy, cutaneous hyperpigmentation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, was found to have an unusual presentation of colonic adenomatous polyposis in this report. The study detailed the pathological findings, treatment approach, long-term therapeutic plan, and emphasized the necessity for further research.
21 citations,
January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy” First Korean case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with colon cancer and serrated adenoma.
53 citations,
May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
6 citations,
December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
275 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
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May 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
