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Manganese Poisoning  

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  • 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)

Entry terms

  • Nervous System Diseases, Manganese-Induced
  • Nervous System Poisoning, Manganese
  • Neurotoxicity Syndrome, Manganese
  • Poisoning, Manganese

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