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Congenital anosmia

R H Vowles1, N R Bleach, J M Rowe-Jones

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|August 20, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Congenital anosmia, the absence of the sense of smell from birth, is rare as an isolated defect. This case study details a 5-year-old girl with isolated congenital anosmia and recommends diagnostic investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Developmental Biology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Neurology

Background:

  • Congenital anosmia is often associated with genetic syndromes, sexual developmental abnormalities, and familial inheritance patterns.
  • Isolated congenital anosmia, without other associated conditions, is exceptionally rare and typically presents later in childhood.
  • Early identification and investigation are crucial for managing congenital anosmia and associated conditions.