Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (Q46733)
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Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a sporadically occurring, noninherited disorder of generalised gastrointestinal polyps (hamartomas), cutaneous pigmentation, alopecia, and onychodystrophy. The possibility of progression to cancer is considered to be low. Chronic diarrhea and protein-losing enteropathy are often observed.
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| English | Cronkhite-Canada syndrome |
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a sporadically occurring, noninherited disorder of generalised gastrointestinal polyps (hamartomas), cutaneous pigmentation, alopecia, and onychodystrophy. The possibility of progression to cancer is considered to be low. Chronic diarrhea and protein-losing enteropathy are often observed. |
