Cronkhite–Canada syndrome: A rare disease presenting with dermatological and gastrointestinal manifestations |
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| Authors: | Caroline Kronborg Patrick Mahar Anne Howard |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Medical Registrar, Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;2. Dermatology Registrar, Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;3. Head of Dermatology, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Abstract: | We present a case of Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which is a rare disease classically characterised by hyperpigmentation, alopecia and onychodystrophy associated with clinical gastrointestinal symptoms and hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps. Management primarily involves immunosuppression and nutritional support, which led to remission in this case. The recognition of cutaneous features may lead to early diagnosis and reduce morbidity and mortality. |
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| Keywords: | Cronkhite– Canada syndrome |
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