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Pseudo–obstruction with pitch black colon - A very rare Presentation of Melanosis Coli
Melanosis coli is associated with an increased risk of colorectal tumors but is not agreed to be a precancerous lesion. The condition has been associated with the ingestion of anthracene laxatives and is believed to be caused by increased epithelial apoptosis. Although melanosis coli is a frequent f...
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| Formato: | Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Ulster Medical Society
2008
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2397000/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18269120 |