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Case Report
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.
- AAS, anabolic androgenic steroids
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Competing interests: None declared.
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Informed consent was obtained for publication of the person’s details in this report.
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Published Online First 15 January 2007
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Copyright 2007 British Journal of Sports Medicine