A Case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome with Esophageal Candidiasis.
10.7704/kjhugr.2012.12.3.183
- Author:
Myung Soo PARK
1
;
Youn Joo JUNG
;
Ki Jong OH
;
Jong Seop SIM
;
Dae Gil KANG
;
Eun Ju JUNG
;
Hyung Sik SHIN
;
Woon Geon SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sgun91@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome;
Candidiasis;
Esophagus;
Prednisolon
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Alopecia;
Candidiasis;
Diarrhea;
Esophagus;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hyperpigmentation;
Intestinal Polyposis;
Nails;
Polyps;
Prognosis;
Steroids;
Weight Loss
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2012;12(3):183-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cronkhite-Cadana syndrome is a rare non-familial disease. This syndrome is characterized by multiple hamartomatous polyps on the entire gastrointestinal tract except esophagus, nail dystrophy, alopecia and hyperpigmentation. Taste disturbance, abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss are common symptoms of it. The pathogenesis and causes of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome remain unknown until now. Although various treatment strategies including steroid therapy have been tried, their prognosis is poor. We report a 68 years old man who were diagnosed Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with esophageal candidiasis. After using combination of steroids and anti-fungal drugs, both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and esophageal candidiasis were cured.
