Melanosis Coli Flashcards
1
Q
Cause
How is it managed?
A
Melanosis coli is a finding usually associated with chronic laxative abuse
It is usually caused by agents that contain Senna and may be reversed on stopping ingestion of these drugs.
2
Q
Diagnosis
A
colonoscopy reveals the presence of dark brown pigmentation of the macrophages in the lamina propria
