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Anosmia in the course of COVID-19: A case report.

ABSTRACT: RATIONALE:A sudden onset of anosmia has been recently recognized as a symptom of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we describe a case of complete anosmia in a young male with COVID-19. Although he had fever and odynophagia, no abnormalities were observed in his nasopharyngeal mucosa, suggesting that his anosmia resulted from olfactory neuropathy. DIAGNOSES:COVID-19 was confirmed by RNA detection in nasopharyngeal swab specimen. INTERVENTIONS:The patient received olfactory training and B complex vitamins. OUTCOMES:On day 30, the patient reported complete recovery of his sense of smell. LESSONS:As early diagnosis is fundamental to control the spread of COVID-19 infection, we emphasize that anosmia identified in febrile cases during the COVID-19 epidemic may be a symptom indicative of the disease. Moreover, COVID-19-related anosmia can be completely reversible.

SUBMITTER: Pissurno NSCA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7402711 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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<h4>Rationale</h4>A sudden onset of anosmia has been recently recognized as a symptom of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).<h4>Patient concerns</h4>Here, we describe a case of complete anosmia in a young male with COVID-19. Although he had fever and odynophagia, no abnormalities were observed in his nasopharyngeal mucosa, suggesting that his anosmia resulted from olfactory neuropathy.<h4>Diagnoses</h4>COVID-19 was confirmed by RNA detection in nasopharyngeal swab specimen.<h4>Interventions</h4>The  ...[more]