Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Definition
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis syndrome characterized by the association of non-hereditary GI polyposis with the cutaneous triad of alopecia, nail changes and hyperpigmentation.
Also known as Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, gastric Cronkhite Canada polyposis, gastrointestinal polyposis-ectodermal changes syndrome, gastrointestinal polyposis-skin pigmentation-alopecia-fingernail changes syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 6225 per MONDO
- MESH D044483 per MONDO
- NCIT C7035 per MONDO
- OMIM 175500 per MONDO
- Orphanet 2930 per MONDO
- SCTID 76304001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0282207 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Digestive tract | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |