Melanosis Coli: Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Prognosis in Colorectal Screening
Melanosis coli is a generally benign condition characterized by brown-black pigmentation of the colonicmucosa. It is classically associated with the prolonged use of anthraquinone laxatives, with senna and cascarabeing the most commonly utilized agents. The accumulation of the pigment lipofuscin wit...
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| Main Authors: | Sahil Sabharwal, Kemmian Johnson, Brandyn Young, Sarah Assem, Ragesh Thandassery |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research |
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| Online Access: | https://colorectalresearch.sums.ac.ir/article_50898_803ce452be1944549095ffc25bc7ee88.pdf |
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