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Paroxysmal unilateral dysosmia: a cured patient
Annals of Neurology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
A patient experienced chronic olfactory hallucinations, a smell disorder. Surgical removal of the olfactory bulb successfully resolved these phantom smells.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Olfactory hallucinations, or phantosmia, are olfactory perceptions without an external stimulus.
- Persistent olfactory hallucinations can significantly impact a patient's quality of life.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old woman presented with an 11-year history of unilateral paroxysmal olfactory hallucinations.
Findings:
- The patient underwent surgical resection of the homolateral olfactory bulb.
- Post-surgery, the olfactory hallucinations completely resolved, indicating the bulb as the source.
Implications:
- This case suggests olfactory bulb resection as a potential treatment for refractory olfactory hallucinations.
- Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy and safety of this surgical intervention.
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