Abstract
Melanosis coli (MC) is a non-inflammatory, rare, benign, and reversible colonic disorder. That refers to pigmentation of the colonic mucosa, shown by colonoscopy, and Confirmed by the anatomopathological study of colon biopsies. It results from excessive and prolonged use of anthraquinone laxatives, and usually resolves within a few months after discontinuing the laxatives. We present the case of a 60 year old woman presenting with chronic abdominal pain constipation, and revealing Melanosis Coli following prolonged use of laxatives.
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