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Colonoscopic Resolution of Melanosis Coli After Cessation of Senna Laxative Use

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Melanosis coli occurs with the administration of stimulant laxatives for the relief of constipation. However, the duration of macroscopic improvement of melanosis coli after discontinuation of anthracene laxatives is not well understood. We describe the case of an 81-year-old female diagnosed with melanosis coli via colonoscopy who had been taking senna laxatives for 5 years. Seven months after cessation of senna laxatives, colonoscopy showed no melanosis coli in the colon. This impressive report describes the observation of melanosis coli with colonoscopy; 7 months after the withdrawal of senna stimulant laxatives, melanosis coli resolved.

Source: International Medical Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s475869

Authors: Toshimi Chiba, Ting Wang, Satoshi Kikuchi

Institution: Iwate Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320