melanotic mucosa no laxative use Melanosis Coli: Understanding a Benign Colonic Condition ⚠️This is how laxative abuse
This is how laxative abuse affects colon resulting in melanosis coli . MELANOSIS COLI** Melanosis coli is a disorder of pigmentation of the bowel wall. Histology demonstrates pigment laden macrophages It is associated with laxative abuse, especially **anthraquinone compounds such as senna** Melanosis coli is dark brown black pigmentation of colorectal mucosa associated with chronic use of laxatives containing anthraquinone. Examples of such laxatives include senna and rhubarb derivatives. Clinical Importance: There is no association Full article: Colonoscopic Resolution of Melanosis Coli After Cessation of Senna Laxative Use Pigmentation characteristics of melanosis coli. (A) Representative Download Scientific Diagram
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