Stained colon. Endoscopic view of the darkly stained (pigmented) surface of the colon (large intestine) of a patient with melanosis coli. This condition is caused by prolonged use (or abuse) of laxative drugs,used to treat constipation. These drugs contain Anthraquinone,a pigment extracted from coal tar,which stains the lining of the colon. The condition is benign and reversible | |
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