Bland Cholestasis and Bilirubinostasis: Rare Etiology
Journal: Austin Journal of Gastroenterology (Vol.1, No. 5)Publication Date: 2014-09-19
Authors : Waleed M; Raza A; Elhag AM; Saraj O;
Page : 1-2
Keywords : Anabolic steroids; Jaundice; Hepatitis; Chronic liver disease; Cirrhosis;
Abstract
Anabolic steroids use has been increased in the last decades mostly among young group of population including prisoners, weightlifters, bodybuilders and athletes. Use of anabolic steroids can cause liver damage, acute pancreatitis and acute kidney injury. It is of utmost clinical importance to consider the use of anabolic steroids in young patients with non-specific presentations and abnormal liver functions tests as, missing this fact can lead to the detrimental progressive liver injury. Also clinician needs to be aware of the various formulations of anabolic steroids available these days.
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