To Study The Deteriorating Effects of Lithium Carbonate on Thyroid Gland a Study in Albino Rats
Tazeen Kohari, Zaffar Iqbal Malik, Aftab Ahmad, Rana M. Asad Khan
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ABSTRACT
Background: The human thyroid
gland is located in the front of neck. It consists of two lobes. The two lobes are joined with each other by isthmus.
The mood stabilizer Lithium Caronate has
deleterious effects on the thyroid gland.
Aim: To observe and
report the data of the harmful effect of Lithium on the weight changes of thyroid
gland.
METHODS: Sixteen rats were
selected for this experimental study.The rodents were divided into two groups.
Group A comprised of eight animals which were given laboratory
diet, Group B contained eight albinos who were given Tablet Lithium Carbonate
in powder form at a dose of 60 mg/day for four weeks. After completion of the study time animals
were sacrificed and thyroid gland weight were recorded and compared in both
groups.
Results: The results in both groups
were recorded and compared .It was reported that Group B animals had a highly
significantly decreased thyroid weight after four weeks Lithium
ingestion than Group A control group.
Conclusion: The results of our study concluded that Lithium
Carbonate damages thyroid glandular tissue and causes
its weight to decline.
Keywords: Thyroid gland, Isthmus, deteriorating