The Jod-Basedow effect is hyperthyroidism following administration of iodine or iodide, either as a dietary supplement or as contrast medium. This phenomenon is thus iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, typically presenting in a patient with endemic goiter , who relocate to an iodine-abundant geographical area. People who have Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, or various types of thyroid adenoma are also at risk of Jod-Basedow effect when they ingest extra iodine. The Jod-Basedow effect has also been seen as a side effect of administration of the iodine-containing contrast agents, or amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic drug. The Jod-Basedow effect does n...
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