Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients and controls
| Characteristic | Patients (n = 12) | Controls (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± standard deviation, y | 58.25 ± 14.852 | 58.00 ± 13.824 |
| Sex at birth | 6 women, 6 men | 9 women, 3 men |
| Indication for study (n/N) | Altered mental status (9/12); ataxia, dysarthria (1/12); status epilepticus (1/12); paresthesia, anosmia (1/12) | Anosmia (7); phantosmia (2); hyposmia (3) |
| Kennedy staging score, n/N | ||
| 0 | 3 | 7 |
| I | 4 | 2 |
| II | 0 | 0 |
| III | 2 | 0 |
| IV | 3 | 3 |
| Olfactory recess involvement, n/N | 0 | 1 |