Steroid misuse has been associated with liver damage,tumors,and a rare condition called peliosis hepatis, in which blood-filled cysts form in the liver.The cysts can rupture, causing internal bleeding and even death in rare cases. Many people who inject anabolic steroids may use nonsterile injection techniques or share contaminated needles with other users. This puts these steroid users at risk for acquiring life threatening viral infections, such as HIV and hepatitis B and C