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Assessment of factors influencing the olfactory bulb volume in patients with post-viral olfactory dysfunction.
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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology . Aug2023, Vol. 280 Issue 8, p3737-3743. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: To investigate the factors influencing the volume of the olfactory bulb (OB) in patients with post-viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD). Methods: We collected 92 olfactory bulb volumes from patients with PVOD who underwent a sinus computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head and collected clinical information including gender, age, disease course, minimal cross-sectional area, nasal airway resistance, and olfactory function. OB volume was measured in MRI and the scans were evaluated according to the Lund-Mackay (LM) scoring system. Results: Male patients with PVOD had a larger OB volume (β = 0.284, P < 0.05). OB volume was smaller in patients with a longer course of olfactory dysfunction (β = − 0.254, P < 0.05). According to the LM scoring system, patients with a higher anterior ethmoidal sinus score had smaller OB volume (β = − 0.476, P < 0.05). Conclusions: The study revealed that gender, disease course, and the score of anterior ethmoidal sinusitis can affect the OB volume in patients with PVOD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09374477
- Volume :
- 280
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164661140
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-07932-y