Lithium-induced Hyperparathyroidism and Hypercalcemia

Abstract

Lithium is one of the mainstays of treatment for bipolar disorder. Chronic lithium therapy can rarely lead to hypercalcemia secondary to lithium-induced hyperparathyroidism. We present a 66-year-old female patient with bipolar disorder on lithium therapy presenting with hypercalcemia. We discussed the pathophysiology and management of hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia in patients on chronic lithium therapy.