Pseudomelanosis Duodeni: An Interesting and Rare Finding At Upper G.I. Endoscopy

Abstract

Pseudomelanosis Duodeni is an incidental endoscopic finding that is seen as splotches of brown-black pigment of the duodenal mucosa. Only a few cases have been reported. Sometimes it was found to be associated with certain medications and systemic diseases. It is a benign condition and does not seem to have clinical consequences but needs to be recognized to distinguish it from more serious conditions like Malignant Melanoma.