Are Olfactory Hallucinations SYMPTOMS of a brain tumor ? Posted: 07-17-07 05:26am
an aunt of mine can smell petrol fumes
where ever she is. my brother could as
well before his brain tumor was detected.
the surgeon told my brother that this was
a classic symptom of a brain tumor. but in
my aunts case no one has ever heard of
this. my brothers doctors did not act when
he told them about the smell. has anyone
else heard of this in relation to brain
tumors? for my aunts sake.
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General Q and A Answer A3139 Posted: 08-08-07 07:53am
Olfactory hallucinations could be a sign
of brain tumor but a firm diagnosis can be
established only via a CT-scan or MRI of
the head. Symptoms of a brain tumor in the
beginning stages of the condition will
depend upon its location in the brain.
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