%0 Journal Article
%T Taste dysfunction after endoscopic endonasal resection of olfactory groove meningioma: Case series and review of the literature.
%A Fecker AL
%A Studer M
%A Manes RP
%A Omay SB
%A Detwiller K
%A Smith TL
%A Andersen P
%A Sanusi O
%A Collins K
%A Geltzeiler M
%A Rimmer RA
%J Am J Otolaryngol
%V 45
%N 4
%D 2024 Jul-Aug 23
%M 38678798
%F 2.873
%R 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104302
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The incidence of ageusia and dysgeusia after endoscopic endonasal (EEA) resection of olfactory groove meningioma (OGM) is not well established despite recognized impairment in olfactory function.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We retrospectively administered a validated taste and smell survey to patients undergoing EEA for resection of OGM at two institutions. Demographics and clinical characteristics were collected and survey responses were analyzed.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Twelve patients completed the survey. The median time from surgery was 24 months. The average total complaint score was 5.5 out of 16 [0-13]. All patients reported a change in sense of smell while only 42 % reported a change in sense of taste. Taste changes did not consistently associate with laterality or size of the neoplasm. Significant heterogeneity existed when rating severity of symptoms.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>To our knowledge this is the first case series examining taste changes after EEA resection of OGM. Despite universal olfactory dysfunction, only a minority of patients reported a change in their sense of taste. Our findings may improve patient counseling and expectations after surgery.