Progressive Paralysis of the Right Lower Extremity due to Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Han Joo CHOI
1
;
Hyun Soo PARK
;
Sung Bum OH
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. iqtus@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hyperostosis;
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal;
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament;
Ligamentum Flavum
- MeSH:
Adult;
Emergencies;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperostosis;
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal;
Joint Capsule;
Ligamentum Flavum;
Longitudinal Ligaments;
Lower Extremity;
Male;
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament;
Paralysis;
Spine
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2012;23(1):145-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), also known as Forestier's disease, is a common disorder characterized by ossification and calcification of soft tissues such as the enthuses and joint capsules, particularly affecting the spine. This condition affects approximately 3~30% of men older than 50 years of age. We present the case of a 39-year-old woman diagnosed with DISH combined with extensive ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and ossification of ligamentum flavum (OLF). The emergency physician should understand the typical radiologic findings associated with DISH and its clinical presentations in order to diagnose and treat this problem.
