A case of dystonia with polycythemia and hypermanganesemia caused by SLC30A10 mutation: a treatable inborn error of manganese metabolism

• Main Authors: Azita Tavasoli (Author), Khadije Arjmandi Rafsanjani (Author), Saba Hemmati (Author), Marziyeh Mojbafan (Author), Elham Zarei (Author), Soudabeh Hosseini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Manganese is a critical trace element that not only has antioxidant properties, but also is essential for various metabolic pathways and neurotransmitters production. However, it can be toxic at high levels, particularly in the central nervous system. Manganese intoxication can b...