Manganese encephalopathy: utility of early magnetic resonance imaging.
The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides visual evidence of cerebral deposits of paramagnetic metals. The usefulness of MRI is described in connection with the manganese poisoning of a 44 year old arc welder who had been engaged in the repair and recycling of railroad track made of manganese steel alloy.
Nelson
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Department of Radiology, Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.
Golnick
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Korn
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Angle
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D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008345:Manganese / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014896:Welding
D008345:Manganese