Manganese 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)

**Tree numbers:** - C10.720.475.500 - C25.723.522.813

**Synonyms:** - Nervous System Diseases, Manganese-Induced - Nervous System Poisoning, Manganese - Neurotoxicity Syndrome, Manganese - Poisoning, Manganese