A case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with taste disturbance as a leading complaint

WC Blonski, EE Furth, BP Kinosian, C Compher… - Digestion, 1946 - karger.com
WC Blonski, EE Furth, BP Kinosian, C Compher, DC Metz
Digestion, 1946karger.com
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome was first described in 1955. The clinical features of this rare
syndrome of unknown etiology include nonhereditary gastrointestinal polyposis together
with diarrhea, nail dystrophy, alopecia, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. This syndrome
has been divided into five clinical types based on initial symptoms. We describe a case of
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome presenting with taste disturbance as the major symptom,
present a comprehensive review of the literature concerning this rare syndrome, and …
Abstract
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome was first described in 1955. The clinical features of this rare syndrome of unknown etiology include nonhereditary gastrointestinal polyposis together with diarrhea, nail dystrophy, alopecia, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. This syndrome has been divided into five clinical types based on initial symptoms. We describe a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome presenting with taste disturbance as the major symptom, present a comprehensive review of the literature concerning this rare syndrome, and suggest therapeutic treatment options.
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