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Lithium and symptomatic hyperparathyroidism.

J Ananth, S E Dubin

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Lithium treatment can cause hyperparathyroidism, potentially worsening psychiatric symptoms. Discontinuing lithium or removing parathyroid adenomas improved calcium levels and psychopathology in patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Lithium is a mood stabilizer used in treating bipolar disorder.
    • Hyperparathyroidism has been anecdotally linked to lithium use.
    • Potential psychiatric effects of hyperparathyroidism include depression and psychosis.

    Observation:

    • Three patients undergoing lithium treatment presented with hyperparathyroidism.
    • These patients also exhibited psychiatric symptoms.
    • Elevated plasma calcium levels were noted in these individuals.

    Findings:

    • Discontinuation of lithium therapy in one patient led to decreased calcium and improved psychopathology.
    • Surgical removal of parathyroid adenomas in two patients resulted in normalized calcium levels and psychiatric improvement.

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  • These interventions suggest a causal link between lithium-induced hyperparathyroidism and psychiatric conditions.

    • Implications:

    • Lithium therapy requires careful monitoring for potential endocrine and psychiatric side effects.
    • Hyperparathyroidism should be considered in lithium-treated patients with worsening psychopathology.
    • Management strategies include lithium discontinuation or surgical intervention for parathyroid adenomas.