title: [Olfaction disorders: preliminary findings and results in 45 cases].
abstract: In this work we present the preliminary results of a retrospective 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 endoscopy), and imaging. The mean age of our patients was 42.6 years, and 60% were male. In the aetiological factors there was a predominance of naso-sinus disease (62.2%), especially inflammatory (polyposis of the nose and sinuses), while general causes (metabolic and drug-induced) accounted for 24.4%, and neurological causes a further 13.3% of cases. Treatment resulted in a favourable outcome (with partial or total recovery) in 71.1% of cases, and failed in 26.6%.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kharoubi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000462:Algeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013256:Steroids; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids