Lithium-associated hyperthyroidism.
Goiters and hypothyroidism are well-known patient complications of the use of lithium for treatment of bipolar disease. However, the occurrence of lithium-induced hyperthyroidism is a more rare event. Many times, the condition can be confused with a flare of mania. Monitoring through serial biochemical measurement of thyroid function is critical in patients taking lithium. Hyperthyroidism induced by lithium is a condition that generally can be controlled medically without the patient having to discontinue lithium therapy, although in some circumstances, discontinuation of lithium therapy may be indicated. We report on a patient case of lithium-associated hyperthyroidism that resolved after discontinuation of the medication.
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. siyamf@health.missouri.edu.
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Siyam
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Deshmukh
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D000328:Adult; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D028761:Withholding Treatment
D018692:Antimanic Agents; D016651:Lithium Carbonate