melanotic mucosa no laxative use Pigmentation characteristics of melanosis coli. (A) Representative Melanosis coli: a contrast effect
Melanosis coli: a contrast effect or an oncogenic effect? A large scale retrospective cohort study International Journal of Colorectal Disease Springer Nature Link What is Melanosis Coli? : Melanosis Coli Causes Treatment Laxatives Biopsy Diagnosis Years of chronic laxative use can sometimes leave a visible mark on the colon. In this procedure, you can see melanosis coli a dark discoloration of the colon often linked to long term stimulant An unusually pigmented colon The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology This is how laxative abuse affects colon resulting in melanosis coli . Melanosis coli is dark brown black pigmentation of colorectal mucosa associated with chronic use of laxatives containing anthraquinone. Examples of such laxatives include senna and rhubarb derivatives. Clinical Importance: There is no association
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