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KMID : 0816120100130010081
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterolology and Nutrition
2010 Volume.13 No. 1 p.81 ~ p.85
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Melanosis Coli Associated with Aloe Consumption in a Child
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Shim Jeong-Ok
Lee Seung-Koo
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Abstract
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Melanosis coli is described as a black or brown discoloration of the mucosa of the colon. Such a discoloration is largely due to pigment granule deposition in macrophages in the colonic mucosa, which arises from anthraquinone-containing laxative abuse. Melanosis coli has usually been reported in the elderly. We present the first case of melanosis coli associated with aloe consumption in a Korean child.
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KEYWORD
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Melanosis coli, Child, Anthraquinone, Laxative
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