Lithium carbonate toxicity. Acneform eruption and other manifestation
Heng, M.C.
Archives of Dermatology 118(4): 246-248
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-987X PMID: 6461296 Document Number: 196065
Manifestations of lithium carbonate toxicity include acneform eruptions, sinus node dysfunction, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, extrapyramidal side effects, and renal toxicity, which may present as nephrogenous diabetes insipidus. This report concerns a patient with a toxic reaction to lithium carbonate. The patient initially had acneform lesions, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism and nephrogenous diabetes insipidus. Features of lithium carbonate-induced acneform eruptions are emphasized. Renal toxicity from a lithium carbonate overdose is common, and the hazards of prescribing potentially nephrotoxic drugs to such a patient are stressed.