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To highlight the persistent neurological complications associated with lithium toxicity, known as SILENT syndrome.

C53-33 The SILENT Killer

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Randomized trial observes prolonged neurological symptoms from lithium toxicity in elderly patients, indicating need for vigilance.

To highlight the persistent neurological complications associated with lithium toxicity, known as SILENT syndrome.
Case report detailing a 70-year-old female with lithium toxicity and neurological symptoms.
Multiple EEG studies conducted to assess brain activity.
Monitoring of serum lithium levels and clinical symptoms during hospital stay.
Patient presented with altered mental status and elevated lithium level of 1.8.
Neurological symptoms persisted for approximately three weeks despite lithium level normalization.
Complications included acute respiratory failure requiring intubation and tracheostomy.

Bdair et al. (2026) studied this question.

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