Peliosis hepatis after long-term androgen therapy

Urology. 1985 May;25(5):518-9. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(85)90465-0.

Abstract

Peliosis hepatis is a recognized, but rare, complication of androgen replacement therapy. We herein report such a complication with necropsy study of the liver so involved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury*
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Male
  • Peliosis Hepatis / chemically induced*
  • Peliosis Hepatis / pathology
  • Testosterone / adverse effects
  • Testosterone / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Testosterone
  • testosterone enanthate