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. 1983 Jul;58(7):539–541. doi: 10.1136/adc.58.7.539

Lithium toxicity in a neonate.

P Morrell, G R Sutherland, P K Buamah, M Oo, H H Bain
PMCID: PMC1628177  PMID: 6870337

Abstract

Severe transplacental lithium toxicity in a neonate is described. There were gross functional lesions of the cardiovascular, renal, and neuromuscular systems with no structural abnormalities. At 1 year of age cardiovascular and renal function is normal, but there is developmental delay.

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