Arthritis associated with lithium toxicity: case report.
A 33-year-old man developed transient polyarthritis associated with lithium toxicity. The arthritic symptoms resolved after lithium was discontinued. A link between lithium, autoimmune mechanisms, and arthritis is postulated.
D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium