- Cranial MR imaging findings of potassium chlorate intoxication.
Cranial MR imaging findings of potassium chlorate intoxication.
AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (2003-08-15)
Hakan Mutlu, Emir Silit, Zekai Pekkafali, C Cinar Basekim, Esref Kizilkaya, Hakan Ay, A Fevzi Karsli
PMID12917136
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.