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Severe lithium intoxication in a child

R B FitzSimons, S Keane

    European Journal of Pediatrics
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A six-year-old child experienced severe lithium carbonate intoxication during maintenance therapy for aggressive behavior. This case highlights the potential toxicity of lithium in children, especially in institutional settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pharmacology
    • Neuropsychiatry

    Background:

    • Lithium carbonate is used for mood stabilization and behavioral control.
    • Maintenance lithio-therapy is less common in pediatric populations due to safety concerns.

    Observation:

    • A six-year-old child with mental retardation developed severe lithium toxicity (5.15 mmol/l) during treatment for aggressive behavior.
    • The child was in an institutional setting receiving maintenance lithium therapy.

    Findings:

    • Lithium levels normalized within two weeks with supportive care, including initial saline infusion.
    • The case suggests that young age and institutionalization may exacerbate lithium toxicity.

    Implications:

    • Lithium toxicity, though rare in children, warrants careful consideration due to potential severity.

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  • This case underscores the need for cautious use and close monitoring of lithium therapy in pediatric patients, particularly in institutionalized individuals.