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Lithium-Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Martin P. Deahl
Martin P. Deahl*
Affiliation:
Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5
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Abstract

Two cases of lithium-induced hypothyroidism, presenting as carpal tunnel syndrome, are reported. This is believed to be the first report of such an association.

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Brief Reports
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 153 , Issue 2 , August 1988 , pp. 250 - 251
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1988 

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References

Männistö, P. T. (1980) In Handbook of Lithium Therapy (ed. Johnson, F. N.) ch. 35, p. 310, Lancaster: MTP.Google Scholar
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