The renal pathology in a case of lithium-induced diabetes insipidus.
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- 1 June 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Clinical Pathology
- Vol. 28 (6), 472-475
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.28.6.472
Abstract
A case of lithium-induced diabetes insipidus is reported. At necropsy microscopy shoed unique and extensive damage to cells lining the distal nephron. It is suggested that these changes represent a specific toxic effect of lithium, reported here for the first time in man.Keywords
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