title: Welding and parkinsonism.
abstract: Manganese-induced parkinsonism has been recognized since 1837. It has been reported primarily in miners, grinders, and smelters since that time. More recently, isolated case reports involving welders have appeared in the medical literature. Manganism can be distinguished from other forms of parkinsonism by clinical presentation with support from laboratory and radiologic findings. The controversy regarding the risk of parkinsonism in welders is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Indiana Poison Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, B408 Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 46206, USA. bfurbee@iuhealth.org
authors.forename: Brent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Furbee
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008345:Manganese / Q000633:toxicity*; D020149:Manganese Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010302:Parkinson Disease, Secondary / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014896:Welding
chemical_list: D008345:Manganese