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Severe laryngitis following chronic anabolic steroid abuse

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 May 2007

S Ray ,
A Masood ,
J Pickles  and
I Moumoulidis
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Abstract

The effects of anabolic steroids on the quality of voice have been well documented; however, no study has established significant structural changes in the larynx as a direct result of anabolic steroid use. We report a unique case of a 47-year-old male smoker and professional body builder who presented with progressive stridor and hoarseness following abuse of anabolic steroids over a period of two years. Conservative management failed to resolve his symptoms and a planned tracheostomy was performed to secure his airway. Subsequently he was treated with multiple laser resections and eventually decannulated. No case of severe laryngitis in association with anabolic steroid usage has been reported previously in the literature.

Keywords

LaryngitisSteroidsAnabolic AgentsTracheostomy

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Review Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 3 , March 2008 , pp. 230 - 232
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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