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British Journal of Radiology (2007) 80, e243-e246
© 2007 British Institute of Radiology
doi: 10.1259/bjr/40137535
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MRI findings in methanol intoxication: a report of two cases

V Arora, MBBS, MD I B S Nijjar, MBBS, MD A S Multani, MBBS, MD J P Singh, MBBS, MD R Abrol, MBBS, PhD R Chopra, MBBS, MD and R Attri, MBBS, MD

Nijjar Scan and Diagnostic Centre, 51/1, Court Road, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Correspondence: Dr Vijinder Arora, MRI Section, Nijjar Scan Centre, 51/1 Court Road, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India. E-mail: dr_vijinderarora{at}yahoo.co.in

Methanol is a highly toxic substance and acute methanol poisoning produces severe metabolic acidosis and serious neurological symptoms, including severe visual impairment, extrapyramidal signs and coma. Its similarity to ethanol in appearance and odour leads to accidental use. We present two cases of accidental methanol intoxication and discuss the MRI findings.






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