title: Near-fatal spontaneous hepatic rupture associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK. docjapes@yahoo.com
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Donohoe
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Loyden
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shanahan
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents