Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life ...

The change, dubbed melanosis coli, is “completely benign”, said the bowel health expert. “There are no studies that show that it increases your risk of cancer.” That said, the “leopard ...

Melanosis coli is a condition in which the lining of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) is dark brown or ...

Melanosis coli is a benign pigment disorder in which the lining of the large intestine, or colon, turns black or brown, usually as a result of laxative use. Some research suggests that melanosis ...