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Iodide mumps after contrast media imaging: a rare adverse effect to iodine
Yael Gilgen-Anner1, Markus Heim, Hans-Peter Ledermann
1Department of ENT, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Insights
Iodide mumps, a rare adverse reaction to iodinated contrast media, caused recurrent salivary gland swelling in a patient undergoing computed tomography. This noninflammatory edema highlights the need to differentiate it from other head and neck swellings.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Iodinated contrast media can cause various adverse reactions, including anaphylactoid and cell-mediated effects.
- Rare reactions include iodine-related sialadenopathy, iododerma, and acneiform eruptions.
Observation:
- A patient developed recurrent sublingual gland swellings after contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
- These swellings, identified as iodide mumps, resolved spontaneously within days.
Findings:
- Histologic analysis and imaging studies revealed distinct noninflammatory patterns.
- The reaction was directly linked to iodine exposure from the contrast media.
Implications:
- Iodide mumps is a rare, noninflammatory salivary gland edema caused by iodinated contrast media.
- Accurate differentiation from other head and neck swellings is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Background:
Exposure to iodinated contrast media may elicit a variety of adverse reactions. Anaphylactoid and delayed cell-mediated unwanted effects are common; rare adverse reactions include iodine-related sialadenopathy, iododerma, and acneiform eruptions.
Objectives:
To describe the occurrence of iodide mumps in a patient examined using contrast-enhanced computed tomography and to outline differential diagnoses.
Methods:
A detailed diagnostic approach, including histologic analysis, skin tests, controlled reexposure, efficacy of premedication, and imaging studies, is presented. The findings unique to this reaction and differential diagnoses are highlighted.
Results:
While undergoing repeated contrast-enhanced computed tomography a patient developed recurrent swellings of the sublingual glands, identified as iodide mumps. These swellings resolved within a few days. Imaging studies and histologic analysis showed distinct patterns without inflammation. The important role of iodine in this adverse reaction is demonstrated.
Conclusions:
Iodine from iodinated contrast media may rarely elicit noninflammatory edema of the salivary glands. The reaction should be differentiated from other swellings in the head and neck area.
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