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Case Reports
. 1991 Dec;144(6):1403.
doi: 10.1164/ajrccm/144.6.1403.

Hyperthyroidism induced by iodinated glycerol

J S Huseby  1 , S W Bennett, M E Hagensee
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Hyperthyroidism induced by iodinated glycerol

J S Huseby et al. Am Rev Respir Dis. 1991 Dec.

Abstract

We report a case of iodide-induced thyrotoxicosis after the use of iodinated glycerol (Organidin) for the symptomatic treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be overlooked. Hyperthyroidism may be induced by any iodinated expectorant, especially in patients with preexisting thyroid disease.

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