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An Adolescent Female with Bipolar Disorder Presenting with Lithium-Induced Hyperthyroidism
Joint Authors
Rana, Pratibha
Alba Aponte, Patria
Babar, Ghufran
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lithium therapy has been associated with several endocrine disorders including thyroid dysfunction, diabetes insipidus, and hyperparathyroidism.
While its suppressive effect on thyroid function is well known, it is very rare to observe lithium-induced hyperthyroidism especially in the pediatric population.
Here, we describe a case of lithium-induced hyperthyroidism in an adolescent female with bipolar disorder.
The patient is a 17-year-old female who was treated with lithium for bipolar disorder and presented with symptoms and laboratory findings consistent with hyperthyroidism.
Since thyroid autoantibodies were negative, thyroid dysfunction was attributed to lithium toxicity.
Indeed, her clinical and biochemical hyperthyroid state resolved after stopping lithium therapy.
Lithium-associated hyperthyroidism can occur in the pediatric population.
We propose close monitoring of thyroid hormone levels in children on lithium therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rana, Pratibha& Alba Aponte, Patria& Babar, Ghufran. 2020. An Adolescent Female with Bipolar Disorder Presenting with Lithium-Induced Hyperthyroidism. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146953
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rana, Pratibha…[et al.]. An Adolescent Female with Bipolar Disorder Presenting with Lithium-Induced Hyperthyroidism. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146953
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rana, Pratibha& Alba Aponte, Patria& Babar, Ghufran. An Adolescent Female with Bipolar Disorder Presenting with Lithium-Induced Hyperthyroidism. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146953
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146953