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Lithium-induced renal disease

Case contributed by Luc BEUZIT
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bipolar affective disorder, on chronic lithium therapy. MRI for chronic renal insufficiency.

Patient Data

Age: 56
Gender: Female
mri

Numerous kidney microcysts and cysts located in both cortex and medulla.

The kidneys are normal in size.

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