Quantitative distribution of iodinated contrast media in body computed tomography: data from a large reference cohort.

• Absolute iodine concentration showed a broad variation and differed between body mass index, age groups, and between the sexes in parenchymatous organs, lymph nodes, and vessels. • The iodine perfusion ratios did not show dependency on body mass index while significant differences between sexes and age groups persisted. • Provided guidance values may serve as reference when aiming to differentiate healthy and abnormal tissue based on iodine perfusion ratios.