Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism: Do you mind?

• Published in: Sanamed Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 215 - 217
• Main Authors: Sengul, Ilker, Sengul, Demet, Pelikán, Anton
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Association of medical doctors Sanamed Novi Pazar 01.08.2020
• Subjects: endocrine surgery; hyperthyroidism; iodine; jod-basedow; thyroid

Iodine can be obtained by consumption of the foods that include it or to which it is added. Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, also known as Jod-Basedow Syndrome, usually rise in the cases of underlying thyroid disease, such as autoimmune thyroid disease, latent Graves disease, non-toxic diffuse or nod...