Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan in axial section through the brain of a 43 year old patient, showing damage both bilateral and symmetri

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Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan in axial section through the brain of a 43 year old patient, showing damage both bilateral and symmetrical to the basal ganglia (at upper centre left and right) related to anoxia (lack of oxygen). This patient attempted suicide by overdose leading to anoxia damage to the brain.

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