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A case of a 23 year old female with peritoneal melanosis associated with adenocarcinoma of the rectum is reported. During laparoscopic anterior resection of the rectum, diffuse black pigmentations on the parietal peritoneum, greater omentum, mesenteric lymph nodes and ovaries were discovered.
Chang, Ea-sle +5 more
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We describ a case iaryngcul melanosis in a 62 year old male. the pigmentation was visible on gross examination during laryngoscopy ana histologicatly a single foci showing changes of carcinoma in situ was identified. The biopsy tissue, however did not reveal any frank changes of malignancy.
V, Dutta, P S, Reddy
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Melanosis coli in patients with colon cancer
Intoduction: Melanosis coli is a benign lesion affecting the mucosa of the large intestine. There is a relationship between the presence of melanosis and anthraquinone laxative use.
Dorota Biernacka-Wawrzonek +6 more
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Background: Riehl’s melanosis is a psychologically devastating hyperpigmentary disorder that typically occurs on the face and neck. The study of Riehl’s melanosis is limited due to its rarity, variable morphology, and lack of noninvasive diagnostic tools.
Peng-Chieh Shen +3 more
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Melanosis Coli: A Helpful Contrast Effect or a Harmful Pigmentation?
Background: Melanosis coli, a brown discoloration of colonic mucosa, is considered as a benign condition mainly observed in patients under chronic anthranoid laxatives. Recent data link this condition with an increased adenoma detection rate.
Fadi Abu Baker +5 more
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Effects of ascorbic acid and erythorbic acid on melanosis and quality in different shrimp species
With this study, ascorbic acid and erythorbic acid were used for the first time to prevent melanosis in shrimp. Three shrimp species (Aristaeomorpha foliacea, Plesionika edwardsi and Melicertus hathor) were used.
Bulent Toktas, Nalan Gokoglu
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Q-Switched Laser for the treatment of mucocutaneous pigmentation on Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome [PDF]
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease where there is a mutation in the tumor suppressor gene, with a greater predisposition to neoplasms, especially of the gastrointestinal tract.
Abdo Salomão +4 more
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Nasal Mucosal Melanosis may act as a Harbinger of Melanoma: A Case Report
Background The progression from a benign pigmented lesion on the skin to cutaneous melanoma is better understood, and it could be presumed that a similar progression occurs with mucosal lesions.
William C. Yao M.D. +3 more
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Urinary bladder melanosis with complete resolution case report
Background Melanosis of the bladder is a rare condition characterized by multifocal, diffuse melanin pigmentation of the urothelial mucosa or lamina propria without any proliferation of melanocytes.
Daniela I. Mateescu +4 more
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