Advancements in Olfactory Related Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is the most common type of dementia,and early detection and intervention are critical for delaying or minimizing the pathological development of AD and improving the quality of life of patients.Olfactory dysfunction is one of the most common clinical symptoms in AD patients,and it occurs earlier than cognitive impairment.Therefore,olfactory dysfunction screening may be helpful for early detection and diagnosis of AD.Magnetic resonance imaging,as a non-invasive imaging technique,is widely used in olfactory related research in AD patients.This article provides a review of the research progress on olfactory related structural magnetic resonance imaging,diffusion tensor imaging,resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging,and task state functional magnetic resonance imaging in AD patients.