Iodide Mumps

IODIDE salts and compounds are frequently used in medical therapy and diagnostic procedures, and "iodism" is not rare as a complication of their use. Iodism of some type will occur in most patients if a sufficiently large dose of iodides is given. The 2 cases reported below are unusual because of the symptoms and rapid onset after small doses of iodides.Case ReportsCase 1. F.D., a 48-year-old businesswoman, was given iodinated glycerol tablets† (equivalent to 15.4 mg. of iodine per tablet) for chronic pulmonary disease. She took 2 tablets on the evening of the 1st day. When seen on . . .