Manganese Poisoning

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)

Also Known As:

Poisoning, Manganese; Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndrome; Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndromes; Nervous System Diseases, Manganese Induced; Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Manganese; Syndrome, Manganese Neurotoxicity; Syndromes, Manganese Neurotoxicity; Nervous System Diseases, Manganese-Induced; Nervous System Poisoning, Manganese; Neurotoxicity Syndrome, Manganese

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Neurotoxicity Syndromes: 299
  - Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning
    - Manganese Poisoning: 83
Chemically-Induced Disorders: 2
- Poisoning: 39310
  - Heavy Metal Poisoning: 174
    - Manganese Poisoning: 83

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