Abstract |
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is a common disorder of unknown etiology that is characterized by ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine and various extra-spinal ligaments. We present the case of a 54-year-old woman with progressive dysphagia due to DISH of the cervical spine, which is a relatively rare pathology in neurosurgical practice. The cervical osteophytes extending from C2 to C4 and external compression of the pharyngoesophageal segment by the large osteophytes were demonstrated by X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. Surgical removal of the large osteophytes and a shortterm nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug regimen led to the resolution of dysphagia. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of this unusual condition are discussed.
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Authors | Ihsan Solaroğlu, Ozerk Okutan, Mustafa Karakuş, Bariş Saygili, Ethem Beşkonakli |
Journal | Turkish neurosurgery
(Turk Neurosurg)
Vol. 18
Issue 4
Pg. 409-11
(Oct 2008)
ISSN: 1019-5149 [Print] Turkey |
PMID | 19107690
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Topics |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(therapeutic use)
- Cervical Vertebrae
(pathology, surgery)
- Deglutition Disorders
(etiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal
(complications, pathology)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Middle Aged
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Spinal Diseases
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Treatment Outcome
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