Olfactory Nerve Diseases

Diseases of the first cranial (olfactory) nerve, which usually feature anosmia or other alterations in the sense of smell and taste. Anosmia may be associated with NEOPLASMS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTIONS; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; inherited conditions; toxins; METABOLIC DISEASES; tobacco abuse; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp229-31)

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): C10.292.650

MeSH Unique ID: D020431

Entry Terms:

• Olfactory Nerve Disease
• Cranial Nerve I Diseases
• Cranial Nerve I Disorders
• First Cranial Nerve Diseases

Previous Indexing:

• Cranial Nerve Diseases (1981-1999)
• Olfaction Disorders (1963-1999)
• Olfactory Nerve (1963-1999)

See Also:

• Olfaction Disorders
• Craniocerebral Trauma
• Cranial Nerve Injuries

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Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Olfactory Nerve Diseases
Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory
Olfactory Nerve Injuries