Citation

Mutlu H, Silit E, Pekkafali Z, Basekim CC, Kizilkaya E, Ay H, Karsli AF. AJNR Am. J. Neuroradiol. 2003; 24(7): 1396-1398.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Society of Neuroradiology)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12917136

PMCID

PMC7973670

Abstract

We present the case of a patient who attempted suicide by ingesting matchstick heads (55% potassium chlorate). The patient presented to the emergency room with loss of consciousness, and MR imaging revealed symmetric hyperintense signal within the deep gray matter and medial temporal lobes. The patient improved after undergoing conventional treatment and hyperbaric oxygen.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Brain; Chlorates; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Radiography; Unconsciousness