Neonatal iodine exposure
ORPHA:238688· ICD-10 P72.2
Definition
Neonatal iodine exposure is a rare endocrine disease characterized by the appearance of transient hypothyroidism, usually in preterm newborns, following long or short-term topical iodine exposure. Parenteral exposure from iodinated contrast agents may similarly alter thyroid function in term neonates.
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Infancy, Neonatal