On the nose: Olfactory disturbances in patients with transient epileptic amnesia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

While olfactory hallucinations are relatively rare in epilepsy, a high prevalence (up to 42%) has been reported in one form - Transient Epileptic Amnesia (TEA). TEA is characterized by recurring amnestic seizures and is commonly associated with persistent interictal memory deficits. Despite reports of changes in smell, olfactory ability has not been objectively assessed in this group. The aim of this study was to measure olfactory ability in patients with TEA and explore whether olfactory symptoms relate to other clinical variables.

Methods

Fifty-five participants with TEA were recruited from The Impairment of Memory in Epilepsy project database. The presence of olfactory symptoms was obtained via case notes and clinical interview. Participants completed questionna

SUBMITTER: Savage SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6197428 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature