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Lithium-Induced Nephropathy
D Desbuquoit1, A Snoeckx, B Corthouts
1Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem.. info@ubiquitypress.com.
Summary
Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder can cause incidental kidney lesions. Further MRI confirmed these numerous small, hypodense renal abnormalities in a patient undergoing abdominal CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- A 59-year-old male patient with a history of bipolar affective disorder on long-term lithium therapy underwent an abdominal CT scan.
- The CT scan was initially performed to evaluate an eventrated appendectomy wound.
- Incidental findings of numerous small, hypodense renal lesions were observed on the CT scan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize incidental renal lesions found during a CT scan in a patient on long-term lithium therapy.
- To investigate the potential association between lithium use and the development of renal abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination for further characterization of renal lesions.
Main Results:
- CT scan revealed multiple small, hypodense lesions within the kidneys.
- MRI was utilized to provide a more detailed assessment of these renal abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Long-term lithium therapy may be associated with the incidental finding of renal lesions.
- Further investigation with MRI is valuable for characterizing such incidental renal abnormalities.
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