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OCR: The term Jod-Basedow is used to describ more iodine-induced hyperthyroidism that is froid common in subjects with pre-existing th goitre, butdisease, such as the presence of a nodula parently can also occur in individuals with an ap any normal thyroid. It should be suspected i that is not patient presenting with hyperthyroidism rce of the due to Graves' disease, although the sou The iodine excess may be difficult to identify ficient condition is more common in iodine- d is difficult areas where nodular goitre is frequent. I ormed to treat because of the large stores of pre treatment hormone in the gland, and may require g with with corticosteroids and perchlorate alo antithyroid drugs