S2608 A Rare Case of Iron Deficiency Anemia: Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
October 2023
in “
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
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Studysummary This case report describes chronic iron deficiency anemia in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, highlighting the need for more data to guide treatment and cancer surveillance due to its rarity and mortality risk.
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Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare, non-inherited disorder characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, chronic diarrhea, alopecia, and other symptoms. This case report discusses a 37-year-old African American woman with CCS who presented with iron deficiency anemia, hair thinning, and other symptoms. Diagnostic procedures revealed abnormal stomach mucosa and a mass in the colon, leading to a CCS diagnosis. The patient underwent surgery and was treated with systemic steroids. CCS has a high mortality rate and increased colorectal cancer risk, but due to its rarity, there are no established guidelines for cancer surveillance or treatment, highlighting the need for further research.
