A Case of Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus Presenting as Isolated Hyposmia

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bartels Walker, Siddharth Patel, Caitlin Jackson, Graham M. Strub
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72802
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Abstract

Olfactory dysfunction presents in combination with various different symptoms and can be attributed to a range of etiologies, including sinonasal disease, post-viral infection, post-traumatic injury, age-related decline, and less commonly intracranial structural abnormalities and genetic conditions. Here we report a rare case of noncommunicating hydrocephalus identified following evaluation of an adolescent female presenting with longstanding hyposmia. Etiology was identified on MRI, and surgical correction with a third ventriculostomy led to improvement in olfaction.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
6
Pages
e72802–e72802
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN