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This chapter reviews the neuroimaging features of the potential effects of Tylenol overdose.
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Ginat, D.T. (2022). Acetominophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol). In: Ginat, D.T., Small, J.E., Schaefer, P.W. (eds) Neuroimaging Pharmacopoeia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08774-5_55
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