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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 2022; 05(03): 184-190
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742433
Case Report

Clinical and Radiological Features of Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome: A Case Report

Lokesh Lokesh
1   Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Vikas Jindal
2   Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
,
Prasenjit Das
3   Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
,
Rajni Yadav
3   Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
,
Govind K. Makharia
2   Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
,
Kumble Seetharama Madhusudhan
1   Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Cronkhite–Canada syndrome is a rare non-hereditary disease characterized by gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis and protein-losing enteropathy. The presenting symptoms are onychodystrophy, skin pigmentation, alopecia, weight loss, and diarrhea. Diagnosis is suggested by a combination of clinical, imaging, and endoscopy findings, and histology is necessary for confirmation. Here we describe a case of a 54-year-old man presenting with watery diarrhea, colicky abdominal pain, nasal obstruction, and weight loss for 6 months. Endoscopy showed multiple polyps in the stomach, duodenum, and colon. These were seen on computed tomography (CT) enterography along with polyps in the small bowel. A final diagnosis was made after the biopsy.

Keywords

Cronkhite–Canada syndrome - intestinal polyps - hyperpigmentation - malabsorption - protein-losing enteropathy


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Article published online:
01 February 2022

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