[Duodenal pseudomelanosis].
Pseudomelanosis duodeni is a rare entity characterized by dark pigmentation of duodenal mucosa of uncertain etiology and clinical significance. We report a case with endoscopic and pathologic correlation. Some aspects about etiology, clinical and histopathologic characteristics are discussed.
Carmona-Sánchez
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Departamento de Gastroenterología, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México, DF, México. rcarmona@aztlan.innsz.mx
Caballero-Mendoza
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Cachafeiro-Vilar
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D000328:Adult; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004384:Duodenoscopy; D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008548:Melanosis / Q000473:pathology*