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Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome With Hypothyroidism.

Authors :
Mei Qiao
Zhang Lei
HU Nai-Zhong
Xu Jian-Ming
Source :
Southern Medical Journal. May2005, Vol. 98 Issue 5, p575-576. 2p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, noninherited gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome associated with characteristic ectodermal abnormalities. This report describes a 60-year-old female who was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with hypothyroidism after presenting with chronic diarrhea, alopecia, intermittent abdominal pain, generalized gastrointestinal polyposis, hyperpigmentation, and nail dystrophy. Endoscopic examination of the stomach and duodenum showed multiple sessile polyps and mucosal erosion associated with evidence of chronic inflammation. Colonoscopy also revealed mucosal edema and diffuse potyposis. INSET: Case Report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00384348
Volume :
98
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Southern Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17207001
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.SMJ.0000157528.71614.C4