Prolonged delirium caused by lithium poisoning in a cancer patient at
progressive stage: A case report
- Tomoya Natsuyama,
- Naomichi Okamoto,
- Haruka Akaji,
- Kaori Hoshino,
- Atsuko Ikenouchi,
- Reiji Yoshimura
Naomichi Okamoto
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
Author ProfileHaruka Akaji
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
Author ProfileKaori Hoshino
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
Author ProfileAtsuko Ikenouchi
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
Author ProfileReiji Yoshimura
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
Author ProfileAbstract
A patient with schizoaffective disorder and receiving long-term
treatment with lithium developed prolonged delirium. She had recently
been diagnosed with stage IIIC1 endometrial cancer and presented a
deteriorating general condition. Toxic levels of lithium were measured
in serum. After hemodialysis, lithium levels gradually decreased and the
symptoms disappeared completely.10 Feb 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 11 Feb 2022Submission Checks Completed
11 Feb 2022Assigned to Editor
25 Aug 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
28 Aug 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Sep 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
04 Oct 20221st Revision Received
19 Jan 2023Submission Checks Completed
19 Jan 2023Assigned to Editor
19 Jan 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 Jan 2023Editorial Decision: Accept
