Lithium toxicity in a neonate.
Severe transplacental lithium toxicity in a neonate is described. There were gross functional lesions of the cardiovascular, renal, and neuromuscular systems with no structural abnormalities. At 1 year of age cardiovascular and renal function is normal, but there is developmental delay.
D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000139:chemically induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D008094:Lithium