Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A familial polyposis of the gastrointestinal tract associated with ectodermal defects such as alopecia and onychodystrophy. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: The prognosis is variable with the condition involving periods of spontaneous remission and relapses. Without treatment death can occur within 2 years of onset of symptoms but treatment may prolong the patients life. Roughly half of patients survive 5 years but longer-term survival is known.
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A nonfamilial polyposis syndrome that is characterized by the presence of diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, DIARRHEA, and PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHY. It was first reported by Cronkhite and Canada in 1955. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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