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Int J Sports Med 1981; 02(2): 101-105
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1034591
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Structural Alterations of Liver Parenchyma Induced by Anabolic Steroids*

C. Stang-Voss, H.-J.  Appell
  • Institut für Experimentelle Morphologie der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln
* This article is cordially dedicated to Professor Dr. Jochen Staubesand on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The long-term effects of an anabolic steroid (Dianabol) on the liver of motor-active mice was investigated. The pathologic changes occurring are due to cholestasis, peliosis hepatis, and diffuse hepatitis. It was assumed that a pathogenic relationship between cholestasis, peliosis, and cirrhosis exists. Neoplasms seldom occurred, but it was suggested that anabolic steroids do not primarily induce the formation of liver tumors.

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anabolic steroids - liver - ultrastructure - mouse