Melanosis Coli
Abstract: Melanosis coli is a
brownish discoloration of the colonic mucosa caused by the accumulation of
pigment in macrophages of the lamina propria. We reported a 62 years old woman
with prolonged constipation since 10 years ago. She underwent haemorhoidectomy
when 17 years old. Since 4 years ago she regularly comsumted herbal laxative.
On 27 january 2015 underwent colonoscopy at Sardjito hospital Yogyakarta.
Colonoscopic examination revealed Melanosis coli.
Keywords: Melanosis coli;
herbal laxative
Author: Suharno Hakim, Putut
Bayupurnama, Neneng Ratnasari
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160416
