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Contrast material iodides: potential effects on radioactive iodine thyroid uptake.

A J Laurie1, S G Lyon, E C Lasser

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla 92093-0632.

Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
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Free iodide, a contaminant in intravenous contrast media, varies significantly but does not differ between ionic and nonionic types. These iodide levels may inhibit radioactive iodine uptake.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Intravenous contrast media are widely used in medical imaging.
  • Contaminants like free iodide and iodine in contrast media may affect diagnostic procedures.
  • Radioactive iodine uptake is a critical parameter in certain medical assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify free inorganic iodide and iodine levels in common intravenous contrast media.
  • To investigate the potential role of these contaminants in radioactive iodine uptake inhibition.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of ionic and nonionic contrast media.
  • Utilized a reduction-oxidation reaction with sodium nitrite for accurate quantification.
  • Determined free iodine and free iodide concentrations.

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Main Results:

  • No free iodine was detected in any tested contrast media.
  • Free iodide levels varied substantially, from 1.38 to 20.84 microgram/ml.
  • No significant difference in free iodide levels was observed between ionic and nonionic contrast media.

Conclusions:

  • Contaminant free iodide, present in varying amounts, is a key finding.
  • The presence of free iodide in contrast media is implicated in short-term radioactive iodine uptake inhibition.
  • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the clinical implications.