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Recent clinical studies have identified significant olfactory deficits in several neuropsychiatric disorders, notably Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. These have correlated with neurochemical and neuropathological studies of the olfactory system. The presence of a specific sensory deficit may be related to the localisation of pathology within the brain. There is a need for incorporation of olfactory testing into routine clinical examination.

Original publication

DOI

10.1192/bjp.155.6.822

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Psychiatry

Publication Date

12/1989

Volume

155

Pages

822 - 828

Keywords

Brain, Humans, Mental Recall, Neurocognitive Disorders, Olfaction Disorders, Sensory Thresholds, Smell