Olfactory Function Test for Early Diagnosis of Vascular Dementia

Olfactory impairment occurs in patients with Alzheimer's disease, and olfactory function tests are performed for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. However, the diagnosis and patient status are not currently outlined for vascular dementia, and many physicians do not consider concurrent...

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Published inKorean journal of family medicine Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 202 - 204
Main Authors Suh, Kang Duk, Kim, Sun Mi, Han, Doug Hyun, Min, Hyun Jin, Kim, Kyung Soo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Academy of Family Medicine 01.05.2020
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Case Report
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Olfactory Function Test
Olfactory Dysfunction
Diagnosis
Vascular Dementia
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ISSN2092-6715
2005-6443
2092-6715
DOI10.4082/kjfm.18.0202

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Summary:Olfactory impairment occurs in patients with Alzheimer's disease, and olfactory function tests are performed for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. However, the diagnosis and patient status are not currently outlined for vascular dementia, and many physicians do not consider concurrent vascular dementia in patients complaining of olfactory dysfunction. Here, we report a case of vascular dementia with no symptoms of dementia other than olfactory dysfunction. This case suggested that the olfactory function test is helpful not only for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease but also for the early diagnosis of vascular dementia.
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ISSN:2092-6715
2005-6443
2092-6715
DOI:10.4082/kjfm.18.0202