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- ANNAÇ ASILDAĞ Mediha
- Occupational Diseases Department, University of Health Sciences Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
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- SARI Gülden
- Occupational Diseases Department, University of Health Sciences Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
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- KOYUNCU Adem
- Occupational Diseases Department, University of Health Sciences Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
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- ŞIMŞEK Ceprail
- Occupational Diseases Department, University of Health Sciences Ankara Atatürk Sanatoryum Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
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<p>Occupational exposure to manganese (Mn) primarily occurs through the inhalation of manganese-containing fumes and dust, with welding environments being significant sources of such exposure. Elevated levels of Mn in welding fumes can lead to a neurological syndrome known as manganism. A 28-yr-old male welder with 14 yr of experience, is presenting with complaints of forgetfulness, reasoning disorder, and decreased mental functions persisting for 10 yr. Three months ago, when he started working at the new workplace, he underwent employment screening conducted by the workplace physician. During this screening process, the physician identified a high whole blood Mn level of 25.9 µg/l. The diagnosis of manganism in this patient was established based on exposure to Mn and its compounds, high levels of Mn detected in the whole blood, hyperactive patellar reflexes observed during the physical examination, cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings consistent with manganism and complaints reported by the patient that are characteristic of manganism. In this report, the aim is to emphasize the significance of taking a comprehensive occupational history and to draw attention the potential health hazards associated with Mn and its compounds.</p>
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- Industrial health
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Industrial health advpub (0), 2024-04-16
独立行政法人 労働者健康安全機構 労働安全衛生総合研究所
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- CRID
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- ISSN
- 18808026
- 00198366
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