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Anabolic androgenic steroids, an easily forgotten cause of polycythaemia and cerebral infarction.
Low, M S Y; Vilcassim, S; Fedele, P; Grigoriadis, G.
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  • Low MS; Haematology Department, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Vilcassim S; Immunology/Molecular Immunology Division, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Fedele P; Haematology Department, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Grigoriadis G; School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University,, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Intern Med J ; 46(4): 497-9, 2016 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27062206
ABSTRACT
Excessive anabolic androgenic steroids (both exogenous and endogenous) are known causes of polycythaemia and ischaemic cardiovascular events. Despite this, they are commonly forgotten in the workup of patients. We report a case of exogenous anabolic androgenic steroid-induced polycythaemia and stroke and explore possible pitfalls for clinicians.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Policitemia / Infarto Cerebral / Anabolizantes / Andrógenos Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Intern Med J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA INTERNA Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Policitemia / Infarto Cerebral / Anabolizantes / Andrógenos Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Intern Med J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA INTERNA Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia