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Learn About Cronkhite-Canada Disease

What is the definition of Cronkhite-Canada Disease?
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by widespread colon polyps, unhealthy looking (dystrophic) nails, hair loss (alopecia), darkening skin (such as on the hands, arms, neck and face), diarrhea, weight loss, stomach pain, and/or excess fluid accumulation in arms and legs (peripheral edema). The cause of the condition is not known.
What are the alternative names for Cronkhite-Canada Disease?
  • Cronkhite-Canada disease
  • Polyposis skin pigmentation alopecia fingernail changes
Who are the top Cronkhite-Canada Disease Local Doctors?
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology

Carolina Gastroenterology Specialists PLLC

3520 Airport Blvd Nw, Suite F, 
Wilson, NC 
 (3.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Deepa Reddy is a Gastroenterologist in Wilson, North Carolina. Dr. Reddy and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology

Carolina Gastroenterology Specialists PLLC

3520 Airport Blvd Nw, Suite F, 
Wilson, NC 
 (3.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Venkatesh Lakshman is a Gastroenterologist in Wilson, North Carolina. Dr. Lakshman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, 
Rocky Mount, NC 
 (17.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Keith Munson is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Munson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Munson is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center