Concha bullosa is the pneumatization of the concha and is one of the most common variations of the sinonasal anatomy. The histopathological changes caused by the infections which arise from the impaired aeration of conchal cavity are frequently found. Fungus ball of the nasal cavity is an extremely rare, fungal infection with only three cases reported previously. In this paper, we present the f...

anosmia following head trauma is relatively common and in many cases is persistent and irreversible. the ability to objectively measure such a decline in smelling, for both clinical and medicolegal goals, is very important. the aim of this study was to find results of brain single photon emission computed tomography (spect) in anosmic subjects after closed head trauma. this case-control cross s...

background: an important part of one's information from surrounding environment comes through olfactory system. so its disorders regardless of the reason can lead to many problems. an appropriate diagnostic smell test is needed to determine the normal range of olfactory sense, to evaluate patient's complaints and to determine the severity of the problem. it is also helpful in follow- up and cho...

Kallmann syndrome (KS) is a neuronal migration disorder characterised by hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and anosmia or hyposmia. Five patients with clinical findings suggestive of KS were evaluated with MRI. All patients had abnormalities of olfactory system. Olfactory bulbs were absent in all patients. Olfactory sulci were absent in 3 patients and hypoplastic in 2 patients. Anterior pituitary ...