Manganese Poisoning

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Is a:
  • Injury or Poisoning
Definition:
Manganese poisoning is associated with chronic inhalation of manganese particles by individuals who work with manganese ore. Clinical features include confusion; hallucinations; and an extrapyramidal syndrome (parkinson disease, secondary) that includes rigidity; dystonia; retropulsion; and tremor. (Adams, Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1213)
Synonyms:
  • Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndrome
  • Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndromes
  • Nervous System Diseases, Manganese Induced
  • Nervous System Diseases, Manganese-Induced
  • Nervous System Poisoning, Manganese
  • Neurotoxicity Syndrome, Manganese
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Manganese
  • Poisoning, Manganese
  • Syndrome, Manganese Neurotoxicity
  • Syndromes, Manganese Neurotoxicity
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