Síndrome de Cronkhite-Canada: una poliposis adquirida y potencialmente reversible / Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: an acquired, potentially reversible polyposis
Gastroenterol. hepatol. (Ed. impr.)
; 29(10): 619-621, dic. 2006. ilus
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in Es
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-052310
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RESUMEN
El síndrome de Cronkhite-Canada es una poliposis no adenomatosa, adquirida e infrecuente que asocia alteraciones ectodérmicas, de la cual desconocemos la etiopatogenia y el manejo terapéutico óptimo. Presentamos un caso de síndrome de Cronkhite-Canada en un varón de 58 años de edad que, tras el tratamiento combinado con corticoides, cromoglicato disódico, loratadina, ciprofloxacino y cinc, obtuvo la remisión clínica y endoscópica parcial. Las lesiones polipoides del síndrome de Cronkhite-Canada pueden revertir con tratamiento médico, por lo que es posible modificar la historia natural de la enfermedad y mejorar su pronóstico
ABSTRACT
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is an infrequent, nonadenomatous, acquired polyposis that is associated with ectodermic alterations. The etiopathogenesis and optimal therapeutic management are unknown. We present a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a 58-year-old man who, after combined treatment with corticosteroids, disodium cromoglycate, loratadine, ciprofloxacin, and zinc, showed complete clinical and partial endoscopic remission. The polypoid lesions of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be reversed with medical treatment. Consequently, the natural history of the disease can be modified and its prognosis improved
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Intestinal Polyposis
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Gastroenterol. hepatol. (Ed. impr.)
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar/España