Dysphagia due to Cervical Osteophytes: Case Report.
- Author:
Ki Chan KIM
1
;
Seung Hwan YOUN
;
Hyung Chun PARK
;
Hyun Sun PARK
;
Eun Young KIM
;
Byung Yoon CHUN
;
Chong Oon PARK
;
Young Soo HA
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Inchon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Forestier's disease;
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH);
Dysphagia
- MeSH:
Aged;
Deglutition Disorders*;
Dysphonia;
Dyspnea;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal;
Male;
Osteophyte*;
Sensation;
Spine
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1998;27(1):109-113
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Forestier's disease, also known as diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH), is a rare condition. It frequently occurs in elderly men, and is mostly asymptomatic. Patients with severe involvement of the cervical spine may, however, develop dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnea, and foreign body sensation. We decribe that one case of Forestier's disease with dysphagia, successfully treated by surgery, and also present a review the literature.
