Melanosis coli: A comprehensive review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2020.01.002
Abstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a common condition characterized by a black or brown pigment deposited in the colorectal mucosa. It is a reversible condition that is influenced by many factors, such as living habits and… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; epidemiology; review; melanosis coli ... See more keywords
Melanosis coli: A factor not associated with histological progression of colorectal polyps
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13100
Abstract: In this study we aimed to investigate the association of melanosis coli (MC) and the colorectal polyp detection rate (PDR). read more here.
Keywords: associated histological; progression colorectal; histological progression; factor associated ... See more keywords
Intraoperative discovery of melanosis coli during emergent bowel resection for perforation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250062
Abstract: A patient was taken to the operating room with a presumptive diagnosis of necrotic small bowel and colon. During the procedure, it was noted that she had black mucosa throughout the colon. Several factors suggested… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; discovery melanosis; melanosis; melanosis coli ... See more keywords
PTU-136 The outcome of lower gastrointestinal investigations in coeliac disease: a 12 year retrospective review from a district general hospital (dgh) perspective
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314472.231
Abstract: Introduction Lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is frequently requested in patients with coeliac disease (CD) who present with a change in their bowel habit (CIBH), towards diarrhoea or “looser stools” (regardless of age, and often in… read more here.
Keywords: lower gastrointestinal; coeliac disease; year; hospital ... See more keywords
Severe grade of melanosis coli is associated with a higher detection rate of colorectal adenoma
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DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.22-19
Abstract: The severity and distribution of melanosis coli differ among individuals, and the related factors remain unknown. Additionally, their clinical implications have not been sufficiently demonstrated. Thus, we aimed to detect clinical factors related to the… read more here.
Keywords: melanosis; melanosis coli; detection rate;
Review on melanosis coli and anthraquinone-containing traditional Chinese herbs that cause melanosis coli
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1160480
Abstract: Backgrounds: The incidence of melanosis coli (MC) has gradually increased annually, attracting significant attention and efforts into this field. A potential risk for MC is the long-term use of anthraquinone laxatives in patients with constipation.… read more here.
Keywords: anthraquinone; melanosis; melanosis coli; chinese herbs ... See more keywords
Case report: Melanosis coli combined with colon cancer, causality or coincidence?
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.973883
Abstract: The habitual use of laxative containing anthraquinone glycosides is considered to be the main cause of melanosis coli (MC). In the past, most scholars considered MC to be a benign and reversible disease. However, new… read more here.
Keywords: melanosis coli; colon cancer; case; colon ... See more keywords