Evaluation of olfaction in patients with pemphigus vulgaris.

CONCLUSION: PV causes olfactory dysfunction leading to eventual hyposmia that decreases quality of life. We suggest that olfactory testing be included in PV evaluation for the diagnosis and treatment of hyposmia, when necessary.
PMID: 24717939 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - March 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Meric A, Dogan R, Veyseller B, Su O, Ozucer B, Tugrul S, Ozturan O Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research