TLDR Regular endoscopic checks are crucial for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patients to catch potential cancers early.
This case report discusses a 67-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) who developed early esophageal carcinoma, a rare comorbidity. The patient was treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection for the esophageal lesion and endoscopic mucosal resection for colon polyps, followed by glucocorticoid therapy. The treatment was successful, with no recurrence of esophageal carcinoma and a decrease in gastrointestinal polyps over an 18-month follow-up. The case highlights the importance of regular endoscopic surveillance in CCS patients due to the potential for malignant transformation.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
7 citations,
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
12 citations,
February 2012 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
