Abstract:The Jod-Basedow phenomenon (JB phenomenon), also referred to as “iodine-induced hyperthyroidism,” rarely occurs. Radiological imaging using iodinated contrast contains a dose of 300 to 1221 mg of iodine per kilogram, which can transiently induce clinically significant hyperthyroidism (referred to as Jod-Basedow Syndrome) in euthyroid patients. Hence, the reporting of such events is important for clinicians to be aware of, to prevent unnecessary iodine-based imaging. Underlying thyroid abnormalities, including … Show more
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