Living with an imagined odor: first case report of olfactory reference syndrome in East Africa treated using a multimodal approach

Olfactory reference syndrome is an underrecognized condition with significant psychosocial consequences. Reporting this case from Ethiopia aims to raise awareness among clinicians in low-resource settings, encourage timely diagnosis, and promote multidisciplinary management.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05841-2
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Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
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Living with an imagined odor: first case report of olfactory reference syndrome in East Africa treated using a multimodal approach

Haileleul Mekonnen Tilinty
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
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Living with an imagined odor: first case report of olfactory reference syndrome in East Africa treated using a multimodal approach

Haileleul Mekonnen Tilinty
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Abstract

Olfactory reference syndrome is an underrecognized condition with significant psychosocial consequences. Reporting this case from Ethiopia aims to raise awareness among clinicians in low-resource settings, encourage timely diagnosis, and promote multidisciplinary management.

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