Maryam Jalessi

ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Raoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Culturally-Familiar Odorants for a Persian Smell Identification Test

Introduction: Processing odor information by the olfactory system depends greatly on the odor concentration. In order to use an odorant in a smell identification test (SIT), the minimum identification concentration (MIC) needs to be determined.  Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in 60 healthy native individuals aged 20 to 60 years, selected from patients’ companions in a tertiary...

[ 2 ] - Is the Persian Version of the “Olfactory Disorder Questionnaire” Reliable and Valid?

Introduction: The Questionnaire for Olfactory Dysfunction (QOD) is a self-reporting olfactory-related quality of life questionnaire. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of this questionnaire. Materials and Methods: One hundred and thirteen patients with olfactory problems were enrolled in this study. The English version of the QOD was first...

[ 3 ] - Photographic facial soft tissue analysis of healthy Iranian young adults: anthropometric and angular measurements

  Background :Soft tissue profile can be widely different in various populations. Furthermore, this profile can be also continues to change throughout life. However, there are few studies that quantitatively evaluate the soft tissue profile in Iranian population. In order to determine normal reference values of facial parts in our populations, we aimed to measure standards for facial soft tissu...

[ 4 ] - Outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Patients With Parasagittal Meningioma

Background & Aim: The treatment of Parasagittal Meningioma (PSM) is always a challenge, especially when the tumor has already invaded the critical structures like venous sinuses. This study aims at evaluating the outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKRS) in patients with PSM. Methods and Materials/Patients: In this descriptive retrospective study, we reviewed the medical records of 61 patien...

[ 5 ] - Validity and Reliability of Persian Smell Identification Test

Introduction: Smell Identification Tests (SIT) are routinely utilized for the clinical evaluation of olfactory function. Since Iran consists of various ethnic subgroups, the reliability and validity of this test as a national SIT are required to be evaluated across the country.   Materials and Methods: This cross-sectio...

[ 6 ] - Olfactory disorders: Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment

The sense of smell, one of the five basic senses that humans have, helps us detect different types of odors. It also plays an important role in the detection of pollutants, toxic gases, or rotten and hazardous foods. Although olfaction is considered less important than the other senses, smell disorders could cause a variety of problems, including reduced taste detection due to the relationship ...