A Case of Melanosis Ilei / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
; : 223-226, 2007.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Melanosis ilei is a condition that's characterized by gross greyish-black or brownish-black pigmentation of the mucosa of the terminal ileum. There were several substances that produce gastrointestinal tract pigmentation such as lipofuscin, iron sulphide (FeS), Hemosiderin and exogenous material such as silicates and titanium. We report here on a case of a 58-year-old female who ingested charcoal for a long time, and she was diagnosed with melanosis ilei by colonoscopy. Her condition improved after she stopped ingesting the charcoal.
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Assunto principal:
Titânio
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Pigmentação
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Carvão Vegetal
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Colonoscopia
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Silicatos
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Trato Gastrointestinal
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Hemossiderina
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Íleo
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Ferro
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Lipofuscina
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article