Iodinated contrast media-induced hyperthyroidism

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https://doi.org/10.20883/medical.e439

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thyroid, iodine, hyperthyroidism, iodinated contrast media, iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, prophylactic therapy

Abstract

Currently, iodinated contrast media (ICM) is widely used in radiology, therefore numerous patients are exposed to contrast administration during diagnostic and interventional procedures. ICM contains an amount of iodine well above the recommended dietary allowance, which can lead to thyroid dysfunction. Indeed, individuals that are highly susceptible to increased iodine intake are often patients with pre-existing thyroid disease. ICM-induced hyperthyroidism (IIH) is usually transient, however, it may present as clinically significant thyrotoxicosis. Although IIH has been investigated in multiple studies, there is still a lack of consensus regarding prophylactic therapy of IIH and no specific guidelines. This review aimed to summarise previous literature concerning the influence of ICM exposure on thyroid status and prophylactic therapy of IIH.

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  • Piotr Miśkiewicz, Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland

    Piotr Miśkiewicz, MD, PhD
    Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
    Medical University of Warsaw
    Banacha St. 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
    Phone: +48225992975
    Fax: +48225991975
    email: piotr.miskiewicz@wum.edu.pl

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Pelewicz K, Miśkiewicz P. Iodinated contrast media-induced hyperthyroidism. JMS [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 17];89(2):e439. Available from: https://jms.ump.edu.pl/index.php/JMS/article/view/439