2007
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7922-2-25
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Ischemic colitis or melanosis coli: a case report

Abstract: This report reminds the clinicians that extensive Melanosis Coli may mimic ischemic colitis and thus must be considered as a differential diagnosis.

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“…However, one of the main problems of ischemic colitis is the difficulty in reaching an adequate, early diagnosis. The clinical need for sensitive and specific non-invasive tests for detecting IC was highlighted in a recent review of the condition because its diagnosis still represents a challenge for physicians [ 18 , 19 ]. Absence of typical clinical findings because of old age, underlying disease, altered mental state, or medications has long been recognized as a reasons for the delay in surgical evaluation and intervention [ 20 ].…”
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“…However, one of the main problems of ischemic colitis is the difficulty in reaching an adequate, early diagnosis. The clinical need for sensitive and specific non-invasive tests for detecting IC was highlighted in a recent review of the condition because its diagnosis still represents a challenge for physicians [ 18 , 19 ]. Absence of typical clinical findings because of old age, underlying disease, altered mental state, or medications has long been recognized as a reasons for the delay in surgical evaluation and intervention [ 20 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Une prédominance féminine a été retrouvée dans notre étude. Bien qu'elle soit généralement asymptomatique [9,10], nos patients présentaient une constipation chronique associée à des douleurs abdominales diffuses. Les laxatifs à base de plantes contenant des anthranoïdes ont été décrits comme la principale cause de survenue de la mélanose colique et les mécanismes sous-jacents impliqués dans le développement d'une muqueuse colique brunâtre sont bien documentés [11][12][13].…”
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“…Больной проведена субтотальная колэктомия с концевой илеостомией. После проведения патоморфологического исследования был выставлен диагноз меланоза толстой кишки [37].…”
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