Living with an imagined odor: first case report of olfactory reference syndrome in East Africa treated using a multimodal approach

Key Points

• This report aims to highlight olfactory reference syndrome and its impact in low-resource settings like Ethiopia.
• Documented a case in Ethiopia
• Employed a multimodal treatment approach
• Engaged interdisciplinary health professionals for management
• Increased awareness of olfactory reference syndrome
• Prompt diagnosis was achieved
• Multidisciplinary treatment improved psychosocial outcomes