Anosmia: diagnosis and management

@article{Holbrook2003AnosmiaDA,
  title={Anosmia: diagnosis and management},
  author={Eric H. Holbrook and Donald A. Leopold},
  journal={Current Opinion in Otolaryngology \& Head and Neck Surgery},
  year={2003},
  volume={11},
  pages={54-60}
}
  • E. Holbrook, D. Leopold
  • Published 1 February 2003
  • Medicine
  • Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
Disorders of the sense of smell can be frustrating for both the patient and physician. Ongoing research in this field has provided insight into the possible mechanisms for smell loss; however, therapy is still limited. Commercially distributed smell testing kits and newer screening tests using material available in all clinical settings have made diagnosis and measurement of the degree of impairment available to all physicians. A detailed history and physical examination are the most powerful… 
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The purpose of this paper is to alert about an atypical presentation of this tumor and to reinforce the importance of a complete and correct patient evaluation in order to avoid future misdiagnosis.
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Stellate ganglion block (SGB) may be a good treatment modality for patients with anosmia unresponsive to conventional steroid therapy, and results suggest that SGB shows improvement of olfactory function with SGB.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Diagnostic and Research Tool in Patients with Olfactory Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.
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Diffusion tensor imaging: a smart move to olfactory pathway imaging; comparative study of chronic sinonasal polyposis patients and normal control
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MR volumetry and DTI parameters can be used as objective measurements for the olfactory dysfunction for patients with chronic sinonasal polyposis, and showed that olfaction bulb and tract volume, FA and ADC could distinguish between patients and healthy controls.
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