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Anabolic steroid related abscess—A risk worth taking?

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 37; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.injury.2006.06.011

1572-3461

Christopher Marquis, N. Maffulli,

Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies

Anabolic steroid use in the sporting arena is well recognised, however, there appears to be increasing numbers of people using these drugs for aesthetic reasons. Worryingly, the profile of the users not only crosses social boundaries, but also age groups, with children as young as 14 reporting there use. As well as the side effects of the drugs, there are the associated risks of infection associated with needle sharing and poor injection technique. The drugs themselves may be contaminated, the illegal nature of there use necessitating illicit means to obtain a supply. We report on a case of bilateral deltoid abscesses secondary to anabolic steroid use and the subsequent treatment. The literature pertaining to the use of steroids and the reported clinical cases are discussed.