Unilateral anosmia is most likely caused by

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Anosmia,the loss of the sense of smell,is abnormal.Total loss of the sense of smell can be caused by trauma to the cribriform plate,sinusitis,colds,or heavy smoking.Unilateral anosmia can be the result of an intracranial neoplasm,such as a meningioma of the sphenoid ridge compressing the olfactory tract or bulb.A cold will result in anosmia,the total loss of the sense of smell,as will sinusitis or heavy smoking.

Unilateral Anosmia Is Most Likely Caused by