Cronkhite-Canada syndrome

Introduction

Sporadic intestinal polyposis syndrome.

Pathology

• juvenile polyposis
• increased risk of colon carcinoma

Clinical manifestations

• diarrhea
• weight loss
• abdominal pain
• hyperpigmentation
• hair loss
• nail atrophy

Management

• no screening for colon cancer recommended

More general terms

• juvenile polyposis coli
• hereditary colon cancer syndrome

Patient information

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patient information