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Case Report: A case of melanosis coli complicated by pneumatosis intestinalis–induced volvulus [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineMelanosis coli (MC) combined with pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an exceedingly rare condition. We present the case of an 85-year-old male with a history of chronic constipation, hypertensive heart disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient was
Shuxia Bai +3 more
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Ischemic colitis or melanosis coli: a case report [PDF]
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2007 Background Melanosis Coli is described as black or brown discolouration of the mucosa of the colon. Its a benign condition, which arises from anthraquinone laxative abuse and has no symptoms of its own.
Nadeem Mohammed +3 more
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Gender, age, and concomitant diseases of melanosis coli in China: a multicenter study of 6,090 cases [PDF]
PeerJ, 2018 Backgrounds and Aims Melanosis coli (MC) is a noninflammatory, benign, and reversible colonic disorder, but its detection rates in China are unclear. We therefore aimed to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of MC in China.
Shufang Wang +12 more
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The Prognostic Significance of Tumoral Melanosis. [PDF]
J Cutan PatholABSTRACT Background Tumoral melanosis (TM) is a histological term to describe a nodular aggregation of macrophages containing melanin pigment (melanophages) that is devoid of viable melanocytes. It is most often identified in skin, where it may be appreciated clinically as a pigmented lesion; however, it can also be found in other organs such as lymph ...
Potter AJ +7 more
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International Journal of Food ScienceMelanosis is a chemical reaction based on lipid oxidation, which reduces shrimp shelf-life. This research is aimed at applying chitosan-based coating solutions incorporated with a natural antioxidant (acerola extract) as an antimelanotic material for ...
Leiliane Teles César +5 more
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Indications and Outcomes of Video Capsule Endoscopy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A 5-Year Single-Center Experience in Nairobi, Kenya. [PDF]
J Trop MedBackground: Utilization of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) for the evaluation of small bowel disease is limited in Africa. The predominant causes of gastrointestinal disease in this region are infectious, but the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease and malignancies is rising.
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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2016 Melanosis coli is a brownish discoloration of the colonic mucosa caused by the accumulation of pigment in macrophages of the lamina propria. We reported a 62 years old woman with prolonged constipation since 10 years ago.
Suharno Hakim +2 more
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Melanosis coli as a factor in the development of colorectal cancer
Амбулаторная хирургия, 2021 Melanosis coli is characteristic of patients with a long history of constipation and the use of laxatives – anthraquinone derivatives, which are quite prescribed by doctors and patients independently.
D. A. Mtvralashvili +4 more
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