Surgical treatment of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated with protein-losing enteropathy: report of a case.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, who developed a protein-losing enteropathy, is reported. After localization of the protein-losing region, a right colectomy was performed. Hypoproteinemia and ectodermal changes improved postoperatively. Surgery is an effective treatment for protein-losing enteropathy in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. Ectodermal changes improve after correcting malnutrition.
Medical subject headings
- Intestinal Polyps
- Protein-Losing Enteropathies