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[Hyperthyroidism after lithium withdrawal: coincidence or not?]

E Weber1, E Coche

  • 1Département de médecine interne, cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc-UCL, Bruxelles, Belgique.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1995
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Lithium withdrawal can rarely cause hyperthyroidism, a condition typically associated with hypothyroidism during treatment. This case highlights the need for careful thyroid monitoring post-lithium therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Lithium is a common mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
  • Thyroid dysfunction, primarily hypothyroidism and goiter, is a known side effect of lithium therapy.
  • Hyperthyroidism during lithium treatment is rare, and its occurrence after lithium withdrawal is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) developed hyperthyroidism three months after discontinuing lithium treatment, which she had taken for 10 years.

Findings:

  • This case represents one of only five reported instances of hyperthyroidism following lithium withdrawal.
  • The exact role of lithium in inducing hyperthyroidism, particularly after cessation, remains controversial and requires further investigation through well-designed prospective studies.

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Implications:

  • Lithium's effects on thyroid metabolism can be detrimental and are not always benign.
  • Clinicians should routinely monitor thyroid hormone levels before, during, and after lithium therapy to mitigate potential risks.