H MR Spectroscopy on Parkinson's-like Syndrome Induced by Manganese Intoxication: A Case Report.
- Author:
Chang Hwan KIM
1
;
Myeong Ok KIM
;
Han Young JUNG
;
Gill Ho ROH
;
Myung Kwan LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Manganese;
Parkinson's-like syndrome;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- MeSH:
Basal Ganglia;
Brain;
Creatine;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hydrogen;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*;
Manganese*;
Middle Aged;
Neurons;
Occupations
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2001;25(3):514-518
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Manganese intoxificaton is a well-known cause of Parkinson's like syndrome. We describe a 46-year-old man who had been occupationally exposed to manganese and report the case with hydrogen magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS). Ratios of N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA) to creatine were significantly reduced in basal ganglia regions compared to normal subjects. The level of NAA was decreased in basal ganglia regions may indicate neuronal dysfunction. 1H MRS can provide detailed information of brain damage, therefore the 1H MRS is very useful in diagnosis of manganese intoxification.
