A Disquiet Find: Anabolic-androgenic Steroids and Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome

A common practice among young athletes and body-builders is the adoption, use, and self-administration of androgenic anabolic steroid commonly referred to as AASs. Prime classification of these anabolic steroids is either testosterone or synthetic testosterone derivatives. They are primarily used for performance and endurance enhancement. However, the use of steroids is not without adverse effects. Steroid-induced liver diseases may range from chronic hepatitis to vascular or bile ductular injury and death. Presented herein is a case of Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome due to the anabolic steroid consumption by a young, healthy male.