Rapid onset avascular necrosis secondary to misuse of appetite stimulant

Rapid onset avascular necrosis secondary to misuse of appetite stimulant

Abstract Background HIV patients often fear disclosure of their status and consequently are fearful that their appearance may lead people to believe they have HIV. Excessive attention to weight is one result. Case presentation We present a case of bilateral avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral he...

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Main Authors: Hilary Stevenson, Salome Cockern, Elizabeth Secord
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
Subjects:
HIV
Antiretroviral
Avascular necrosis
Megestrol
Appetite stimulants
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-019-0257-z

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