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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?
Distinguished in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Gastroenterology
Distinguished in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Gastroenterology

Joseph C Lin MD LLC

19 Fontana Lane, Suite 104, 
Rosedale, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Joseph Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Lactose Intolerance.

Distinguished in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Gastroenterology
Distinguished in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Gastroenterology

Digestive Disease Associates Of York County PA

170 Amendment Ave, 
Rock Hill, SC 
Languages Spoken:
English

Larry Pennington is a Gastroenterologist in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Pennington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Family Medicine
Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
Family Medicine

Franciscan Medical Group

3021 Griffin Ave, 
Enumclaw, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kevin Mckeighen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Enumclaw, Washington. Dr. Mckeighen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Mckeighen is currently accepting new patients.

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