Anabolic Steroid-Induced Cholestatic Liver Injury: A Case Report

Authors

Osama Qasim Agha, Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Hussam Al Hennawi, Internal Medicine, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, USA.
Mustafa Alani, Gastroenterology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Shehroz Aslam, Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Justin Reynolds, Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Owing to performance-enhancing and cosmetic effects, illicit use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) has been well-described and can be associated with significant complications. We report a 27-year-old Caucasian male who self-medicated with AAS in the form of intramuscular injections and oral testosterone for a one-year duration. He complained of persistent jaundice and moderate generalized itching for one month. On admission, his total bilirubin level was 11.4 mg/dl (normal: 0-1.2 mg/dl), and liver enzymes were slightly elevated. On follow-up, the patient stated complete resolution of symptoms and near-normalization of lab results after one month of conservative management.

Publication Date

7-1-2022

Publication Title

Cureus

ISSN

2168-8184

Volume

14

Issue

7

First Page

e27514

PubMed ID

36060356

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.27514

Recommended Citation

Qasim Agha, Osama; Al Hennawi, Hussam; Alani, Mustafa; Aslam, Shehroz; and Reynolds, Justin, "Anabolic Steroid-Induced Cholestatic Liver Injury: A Case Report" (2022). SJHMC Faculty. 37.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/sjhmc/37