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Manganese Poisoning

Medical 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)
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific manganese cpd (IM) if given
Previously Indexed: Manganese (1966-1999),Parkinson Disease (1966-1999)

Manganese Poisoning Medical Definitions and Terms

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