Patients with cluster headache can show clinical signs of olfactory dysfunction
K. Menzler, M. Teepker, A. Haag, M. Belke, W.H. Oertel, K. Stiasny-Kolster, S. Knake · Klinische Neurophysiologie · 2011 · Heft 03
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Zusammenfassung
Introduction: We recently described microstructural changes in the olfactory system of patients with cluster headache. A possible clinical correlate has not been investigated so far. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a possible olfactory dysfunction related to the neuroimaging findings in patients with cluster headache. Methods: Olfactory function was evaluated in 9 patients with cluster headache and 9 control subjects using standardized Sniffin' sticks. Odour threshold, discrimination threshold and odour identification as well as a sum score (TDI) representing the sum of these three subtests were eva…
