Disorders of the sense of smell: preliminary findings and the results of 45 cases

摘要

In this work we present the preliminary results of a retros- pective study on 45 cases of disordered sense of smell. Our approach is based on a diagnostic tripod-a thorough history (with a questionnaire for evaluation), clinical examination (nasal endocsopy), and imaging. The mean age of our patients was 42.6 years, and 60/100 were male. In the aetiological factors there was a predominance of naso-sinus disease(62.2/100) especially inflammatory(polyposis of the nose sinuses), while general causes(metabolic and drug-induced)accounted for 24.4/100, and neurological causes a further 13.3/100 of cases. Treatment resulted in a favourable outcome(with partial or Total recovery)in 71.1/100 of cases, and failed in 26.6/100.