Lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
We report a case of a 43 year-old female who presented with lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. This patient had history of bipolar disorder for which she had been taking lithium carbonate for last 16 years. Appropriate work up was done and she was diagnosed with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, secondary to lithium toxicity, and was managed accordingly.
Imam
Syed Khalid
SK
Department of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.
Hasan
Asim
A
Shahid
Syed Khurram
SK
D000328:Adult; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D018500:Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011141:Polyuria / Q000139:chemically induced
D018692:Antimanic Agents; D008094:Lithium