A Case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome with a Remission to Steroid Therapy / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
; : 113-117, 2001.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-19775
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ABSTRACT
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is characterized by generalized gastrointestinal polyposis, ectodermal changes, and the eventual development of diarrhea and weight loss. The pathogenesis of the disease is unknown, and there is no established therapy. The disease has a poor prognosis because of malnutrition resulting from altered absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. We experienced a case of a 56-year-old female with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. After enteral nutrition and administration of prednisolone for 3 months, clinical improvement was noted with cessation of diarrhea, increased serum protein, disappearance of pigmentation, and regrowth of the scalp hair, finger-and toenails. Endoscopy showed resolution of the gastrointestinal polyposis. So we report here a case of diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis which has been in remission with steroid therapy.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Diarrhea
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Scalp
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Pigmentation
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Prednisolone
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Weight Loss
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Enteral Nutrition
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Intestinal Polyposis
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Malnutrition
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Diarrhea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article