Near-fatal spontaneous hepatic rupture associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use: a case report.
Anabolic androgenic steroids are commonly used at high doses by bodybuilders and athletes to enhance physique and improve performance levels. We report a case of spontaneous hepatic rupture with life-threatening haemorrhage associated with a past history of anabolic steroid use.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK. docjapes@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014891:Weight Lifting
D045930:Anabolic Agents