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Does ct contrast/iodine cause thyroid cancer?

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No

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/27/2023

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The simple answer is "No". Iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland tissue and converted into Thyroid hormones such as Thyroxine. Unless the Iodine is labelled with a Radio-isotope(which is used for treating Thyroid Cancer) there is no risk of causing Cancer from the Iodine is any other form such as its use as a contrast material for Radio-imaging such as use in conjunction with the CT scans.

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