Olfactory processing depends on dopamine metabolism and orbitofrontal cortex functioning, both known to be disturbed in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some investigations suggested alterations in olfactory processing (identification and sensitivity) in childhood and adult ADHD.
Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Würzburg, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany. schecklman_m@klinik.uni-wuerzburg.de
