Intersecting pathologies: a case report of social developmental impairment in olfactory reference syndrome
Background: Olfactory Reference Syndrome (ORS), also known as Olfactory Reference Disorder, is a distressing psychiatric condition marked by the persistent, often delusional belief that one emits a foul body odor, despite no detectable smell by others. ORS typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood and affects both sexes, with some studies indicating a slight male predominance. It is frequently comorbid with other psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (69%), social anxiety disorder (48%), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (27%).