A Case of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis ( DISH ) Associated with Ossification of the Posterior Longuitudinal Ligament ( OPLL.
- Author:
Sang Gil LEE
;
Ji Soo LEE
;
Yong Beom PARK
;
Won Ki LEE
;
Yong Han PAIK
;
Jung Sik SONG
;
Yun Jong CHAE
;
Chan Hee LEE
;
Chang Ho SONG
;
Soo Kon LEE
;
Jin Suck SUH
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
DISH;
Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
- MeSH:
Hand;
Humans;
Hyperostosis;
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal*;
Hypesthesia;
Ligaments*;
Longitudinal Ligaments;
Middle Aged;
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament;
Spinal Stenosis;
Spine
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
1998;5(1):121-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced a case of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH) associated with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. A 58-year old man presented with clumsiness and hypesthesia of both hands. He showed weakness of sensory defit and weakness of motor function of hands. The lateral radiograph of cervical spine showed anterior hyperostosis and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. A magnetic resonance image of cervical spine revealed a low-density defect posterior to cervical spine with evidence of spinal stenosis. Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament is a rare manifestation associated with DISH, and we report this case with a review of the literature.
