An 85 year-old man presented with coma after ingestion of a household product. Two key axial views of his brain MRI are shown. Which of the following did he ingest?
- Apple cider vinegar
- Bleach
- Drain cleaner
- Ethylene glycol
- Hydrogen peroxide
Peer reviewed on behalf of ACMT by Dr. Bryan Judge, Dr. Louise Kao, and Dr. Daniel Ruysniak
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