title: Lithium carbonate and hypothyroidism.
abstract: A case of hypothyroidism as a complication of lithium maintenance therapy is reported. Clinicians should be aware of this condition and patients receiving long-term lithium maintenance therapy should have their thyroid gland function assessed periodically.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D008094:Lithium