Lithium toxicity: A double-edged sword

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Lithium toxicity: A double-edged sword M.P. Alexander, Y.M.K. Farag, B.V. Mittal, H.G. Rennke, A.K. Singh Kidney International Volume 73, Issue 2, Pages 233-237 (January 2008) DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002578 Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Renal ultrasound of left kidney displays several simple cysts. The overall increase in echogenicity is likely secondary to innumerable tiny cysts, consistent with prior lithium use. Kidney International 2008 73, 233-237DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5002578) Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Segmental glomerular sclerosis with collapse of the capillary tufts and intracapillary foam cells was noted in a few glomeruli (PAS × 400). Kidney International 2008 73, 233-237DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5002578) Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Tubular cysts lined by lowered cuboidal epithelial cells are seen in a stroma, which has much fibrosis (PAS × 200). Kidney International 2008 73, 233-237DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5002578) Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions