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Effects of Iodine-Based Contrast Media on Thyroid Function

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Iodine-based contrast media contain free iodide in the solution, which may cause thyrotoxicosis in at-risk patients with Graves’ disease or thyroid autonomy. Systematic evaluation of thyroid function in all patients before iodine-based contrast medium administration is not necessary. It may, however, be appropriate to identify patients with a known nodular goiter, and to recommend follow-up tests of thyroid function for up to 2 years after they receive iodine-based contrast media.

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van der Molen, A.J. (2014). Effects of Iodine-Based Contrast Media on Thyroid Function. In: Thomsen, H., Webb, J. (eds) Contrast Media. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2013_892

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