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Hyperthyroidism after treatment with lithium

E Persad1, N Forbath, H Merskey

  • 1London Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|November 1, 1993
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Lithium treatment commonly causes hypothyroidism. However, this study highlights rare cases of lithium-associated hyperthyroidism, including Graves

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Lithium is a widely prescribed mood stabilizer.
  • Lithium's association with hypothyroidism is well-established.
  • Lithium-induced hyperthyroidism is infrequently reported.

Observation:

  • Four patients on long-term lithium therapy developed Graves' disease or atypical hyperthyroidism.
  • Hyperthyroidism can be overlooked due to the higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in lithium-treated patients.
  • Clinical vigilance is crucial for early detection.

Findings:

  • This paper details rare instances of hyperthyroidism in patients receiving lithium.
  • The study explores potential mechanisms for this unusual association.
  • Graves' disease was observed in the presented cases.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should be aware of the potential for lithium-induced hyperthyroidism.
  • Routine thyroid function monitoring may need to consider both hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are essential for managing thyroid dysfunction in lithium users.