Olfactory and Neuropsychological Functioning in Olfactory Reference Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is an underrecognized, understudied, and often severe psychiatric disorder characterized by a prominent and distressing or impairing preoccupation with a false belief of emitting an offensive body odor. As this condition has only recently been recognized in the International Classification of Diseases (the 11th Edition), no empirical evidence exists about the underlying features and etiology of the disorder.

Objective

To examine the neuropsychological and olfactory functioning of individuals with ORS and address whether there is central nervous system or sensory dysfunction associated with the condition.

Methods

In this preliminary investigation, 9 consecutive participants with ORS completed a structured clinical interview

SUBMITTER: Sofko C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7211111 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May - Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature