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==Background==
*Anabolic steroids are used for both recreational purposes as well as competitive purposes for those in various sports

==Clinical Features==
*Adverse effects can vary depending on the specific anabolic steroid
**Oral agents can cause hepatotoxicity
*Testosterone is generally utilized as the primary anabolic steroid and combined with various other anabolic agents such as trenbolone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, metandienone, and many others

===Adverse Effects===
*Hypogonadism (occurs after discontinuation)
*Hepatotoxicity (primarily with oral agents)
*Renal toxicity, most commonly with trenbolone
*Acne
*Hair loss
*Dyslipidemia 
*Left ventricular hypertrophy
*Polycythemia 

==Differential Diagnosis==

==Evaluation==
===Workup===
*CBC
*LFTs
*Creatinine
*ECG
*Consider for outpatient workup:
**A1C
**Lipid panel
**Echocardiogram to assess for left ventricular hypertrophy

===Diagnosis===

==Management==


==Disposition==


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==References==
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