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Hyperparathyroidism associated with treatment of manic-depressive disorders by lithium.

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1992

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Abstract

Hyperparathyroidism in patients who have undergone long term treatment with lithium is associated with parathyroid hyperplasia. This indicates that lithium may exert a chronic stimulus that results in secondary hyperparathyroidism.