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- Pseudomelanosis duodeni is a rare condition identified during endoscopic exams, characterized by flat, black-speckled mucosa.
- An 83-year-old woman with gastrointestinal bleeding was diagnosed with pseudomelanosis duodeni during her evaluation.
- This condition does not have any significant implications for diagnosis or prognosis, and there is no need for further treatment or monitoring.
Article Abstract
Pseudomelanosis duodeni is a rare incidental finding seen on endoscopy and has the characteristic appearance of flat, black-speckled pigmented mucosa. We present the case of an 83-year-old woman who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding and was found to have pseudomelanosis duodeni. The finding has no diagnostic or prognostic significance. Therapeutic chelation or endoscopic follow-up is not recommended.
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