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Olfactory Nerve Diseases

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Definition: Diseases of the first cranial (olfactory) nerve, which usually feature anosmia or other alterations in the sense of smell and taste. Anosmia may be associated with NEOPLASMS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTIONS; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; inherited conditions; toxins; METABOLIC DISEASES; tobacco abuse; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp229-31)  neopl: coord IM with CRANIAL NERVE NEOPLASMS (IM) + histol type of neopl (IM)   
See Also Cranial Nerve Injuries; Craniocerebral Trauma; Olfaction Disorders
Examples Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory; Olfactory Nerve Injuries 		Other names Olfactory Nerve Disease; Cranial Nerve I Disorders; Cranial Nerve I Diseases; First Cranial Nerve Diseases

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