Melanosis coli in a child of four years.
A case of melanosis coli in a girl of 4 years is described. The condition is usually considered a disease of the aging bowel. In this case there was a history of constipation, and anthracene abuse.
D000873:Anthracenes / Q000009:adverse effects; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008548:Melanosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*
D000873:Anthracenes