Hyperthyroidism in patients treated with lithium: report of nine cases

Nine cases of hyperthyroidism which developed in patients on lithium therapy are presented and analyzed and the literature is briefly reviewed. The findings strongly suggest that lithium therapy does not cause hyperthyroidism.

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Published inThe Mount Sinai journal of medicine Vol. 59; no. 1; p. 79
Main Authors Sirota, D K, Cobin, R H, Futterweit, W, Segal, R L, Jacobs, D R, Merker, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1992
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Hyperthyroidism - etiology
Lithium - therapeutic use
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Nine cases of hyperthyroidism which developed in patients on lithium therapy are presented and analyzed and the literature is briefly reviewed. The findings strongly suggest that lithium therapy does not cause hyperthyroidism.
ISSN:0027-2507