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Murine Renal Transplantation Procedure
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Lithium rechallenge after renal transplant
Anna K Beasley1, Catherine C Larson2, Erica C Garcia-Pittman3
1Psychosomatic Medicine Fellow PGY-5, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, kaity1@hotmail.com.
The Mental Health Clinician
|June 30, 2018
Summary
This case report highlights the careful consideration of lithium for bipolar disorder type I in a patient post-renal transplant. The multidisciplinary team determined mood stabilization benefits outweighed potential renal risks.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Long-standing bipolar disorder type I managed with lithium.
- End-stage renal disease developed, suspected lithium-related, necessitating renal transplantation.
- Post-transplant lithium discontinuation led to mood instability and frequent hospitalizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the use of lithium in patients following renal transplantation.
- To present a case of bipolar disorder management after renal transplant.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary approach involving the patient, family, and healthcare providers.
- Careful risk-benefit analysis of lithium treatment post-renal transplant.
- Case report detailing patient management and treatment decisions.
Main Results:
- Restarting lithium achieved mood stability in the patient after multiple failed medication trials.
- The patient's treatment team, patient, and husband agreed the benefits of mood stabilization outweighed renal toxicity risks.
Conclusions:
- Lithium treatment after renal transplantation may be considered in select cases.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing complex patient cases involving immunosuppression and psychiatric stability.
- This case underscores the importance of individualized treatment plans in psychiatric care.
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