Melanosis Coli (2 of 2)

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Case description

Melanosis coli is a darkening of the colonic mucosa caused by the accumulation of lipofuscin particles within the macrophages of the lamina propria of the colonic mucosa as a result of long term exposure to anthraquinone-containing laxatives. This endoscopic finding is pathognomonic for laxative abuse and is reversible.

tags: colon colonoscopy Melanosis mucosa

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