Subacute Hyperthyroidism Induced by Treatment with Lithium Salts

Lithium treatment is usually indicated in bipolar disorder. It associated with hypothyroidism and very rarely hyperthyroidism. We report here the results of exploration a case thyrotoxicosis occurring during lithium salts. This was 16-year-old patient ongoing for two half years who presented syndrome without context iodine overload or an episode anterior cervical pain that could suggest subacute thyroiditis orthopathic sign. The assessment this reveals biological hyperthyroidism anti-TSH receptor antibodies, normal ultrasound, white scintigraphy which makes it possible to evoke diagnosis (absence overload). Note interest thyroid before Moreover, occupies place choice hyperthyroidism, particularly ultrasound imaging.