Spontaneous haemorrhage of hepatic adenoma in a patient addicted to anabolic steroids

Neth J Med. 2019 Sep;77(7):261-263.

Abstract

This case report describes a patient with a nearly fatal spontaneous haemorrhage of a hepatic adenoma that occurred in association with anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use. The patient was addicted to AAS and had been using exceptionally high dosages as well as growth hormone. After cessation of AAS use, testosterone replacement therapy was started to prevent post-AAShypogonadism and consequent relapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Liver Cell* / complications
  • Adenoma, Liver Cell* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Anabolic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anabolic Agents / adverse effects
  • Blood Transfusion / methods*
  • Hematoma* / diagnosis
  • Hematoma* / etiology
  • Hematoma* / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Paracentesis / methods*
  • Patient Care Management / methods
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / complications
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / etiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders* / prevention & control
  • Testosterone Congeners* / administration & dosage
  • Testosterone Congeners* / adverse effects
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Testosterone Congeners