Hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy and alopecia with generalised intestinal polyposis: Cronkhite–Canada syndrome
Ho, Vincent, Banney, Leith, and Falhammar, Henrik (2008) Hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy and alopecia with generalised intestinal polyposis: Cronkhite–Canada syndrome. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 49 (4). pp. 223-225.
![[img]](https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/style/images/fileicons/application_pdf.png) |
PDF (Published Version)
- Published Version
Restricted to Repository staff only |
Abstract
A 62-year-old Malaysian woman presented with a constellation of skin signs including alopecia, hyperpigmentation and nail dystrophy. On questioning, a history of diarrhoea, taste disturbance and weight loss was found. The onset of these changes coincided with the administration of thyroxine prescribed for a benign multinodular goitre. Hormonal investigations showed no abnormality and no underlying malignancy was found. Investigation of the diarrhoea showed a protein-losing enteropathy with generalized intestinal polyposis and non-specific histology. A diagnosis of Cronkhite–Canada syndrome was made. Treatment with prednisone and nutritional support has been partially effective.
| Item ID: | 25229 |
|---|---|
| Item Type: | Article (Case Study) |
| ISSN: | 1440-0960 |
| Keywords: | benign multinodular goitre, diarrhoea, goitre, hypogeusia, prednisone, protein-losing enteropathy |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Mar 2013 05:43 |
| FoR Codes: | 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110304 Dermatology @ 50% 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110307 Gastroenterology and Hepatology @ 50% |
| SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920117 Skin and Related Disorders @ 100% |
| Downloads: |
Total: 3 |
| More Statistics |
Actions (Repository Staff Only)
 |
Item Control Page |