J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  1998 Sep;37(5):999-1003.

A Case Showing Hyperthyroidism during Long-Term Lithium Carbonate Therapy

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  • 1St. Andrew's Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Korea.

Abstract

The authors report one-case of hyperthyroidism that occurred in a 56-year-old woman with bipolar disorder after 3 years of chronic lithium treatment. The high level in thyroid fuction test returned to normal after discontinuation of lithium. This case is shows that lithium-induced hyperthyroidism can be reversible.

Keyword

Lithium; Bipolar disorder; Hyperthyroidism

MeSH Terms

Bipolar Disorder
Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism*
Lithium Carbonate*
Lithium*
Middle Aged
Thyroid Gland
Lithium
Lithium Carbonate
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