Lithium toxicity: systemic features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Lithium toxicity: systemic features. Thyroiditis with thyrotoxicosis, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Endocrine features
- Thyroiditis with thyrotoxicosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hashimoto encephalopathy
- Hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia
- Weight gain
Renal features
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Cardiac features
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Respiratory features
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Gastrointestinal features
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Dermatological features
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Haematological features
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Retinal features
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References
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- Miller KK, Daniels GH. Association between lithium use and thyrotoxicosis caused by silent thyroiditis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2001; 55:501-508.
- Kusalic M, Engelsmann F. Effect of lithium maintenance therapy on thyroid and parathyroid function. J Psychiatry Neurosci 1999; 24:227-233.
- Siyam FF, Deshmukh S, Garcia-Touza M. Lithium-associated hyperthyroidism. Hosp Pract (1995) 2013; 41:101-104.
- Nagamine M, Yoshino A, Ishii M, et al. Lithium-induced Hashimoto's encephalopathy: a case report. Bipolar Disord 2008; 10:846-848.
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