ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Anabolics
;
Anticardiolipin Antibodies
;
Behçet's Syndrome
;
Vena Cava Inferior Thrombosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary This case report describes a patient with Behçet's syndrome with sustained anticardiolipin antibodies presenting a vena cava inferior thrombosis in a period of anabolic steroid use. The vascular manifestations and occurrence of antiphospholipid antibodies in Behçet's syndrome are reviewed. The possible thrombogenicity of anabolic steroids is reemphasized.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02238771
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