The use of perchlorate for the prevention of thyrotoxicosis in patients given iodine rich contrast agents.
Lawrence
J E
JE
Division of Genetics and Endocrinology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Lamm
S H
SH
Braverman
L E
LE
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006042:Goiter / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010472:Perchlorates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017670:Sodium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood
D003287:Contrast Media; D010472:Perchlorates; D017670:Sodium Compounds; D013972:Thyrotropin; D007455:Iodine; C031068:sodium perchlorate