[Rare, severe hypersensitivity reaction to potassium iodide].

Abstract

The literature reports a large variety of adverse reactions to potassium iodide. A severe hypersensitivity reaction to potassium iodide in a 51-year-old woman with Graves' thyrotoxicosis is described. Following administration the patient developed sialadenitis, conjunctivitis, stomatitis and acneiform iododerma that responded dramatically to withdrawal of the potassium iodide and administration with corticosteroids. Awareness of these adverse reactions may prevent prolonged hospitalization and unnecessary tests and treatments.

• Authors: Anne Sofie Korsholm, Eva Ebbehøj, Bjørn Richelsen
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 176 Issue 28 Pg. V01140002 (Jul 07 2014) ISSN: 1603-6824 [Electronic] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Svær hypersensitivitetsreaktion ved behandling af tyrotoksikose med kaliumiodid
• PMID: 25292005 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Potassium Iodide

Topics

• Drug Eruptions (etiology, pathology)
• Female
• Graves Disease (therapy)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Potassium Iodide (administration & dosage, adverse effects, immunology, therapeutic use)
• Thyrotoxicosis (therapy)