Melanosis Coli (2 of 5)

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Case description

Anthranoid-containing herbal laxatives damage epithelial cells, leading to changes in absorption,secretion and motility. They can induce cell loss, shortening of mucosal crypts and increased cell proliferation. It remains controversial whether melanosiscoli is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer.

tags: Melanosis colon colonoscopy mucosa

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