A benign condition of the colon due to deposition of melanin,a black pigment,in the colon. This is associated with laxative abuse,particularly anthracene type cathartics: cascacara,senna,aloe,rhubarb and frangula. Cessation of the laxative results in disappearance of the pigmentation. Lymph follicles and polyps do not take up the pigment | |
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