Author/Authors :
Sinha, Ramanuj Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical College - Kolkata , India , Aggarwal, Neeraj Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical College - Kolkata , India , Dutta, Sirshak Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical College - Kolkata , India , Choudhury, Avijit Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical College - Kolkata , India , Ghosh, Sanjoy-Kumar Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Medical College - Kolkata , India , Guha, Debasis B R Singh Hospital (Eastern Railways) - Kolkata , India
Abstract :
Introduction: Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a very rare cause of dysphagia when it occurs in the cervical spine. It can also affect the lumbar region where it causes deformity. Case Report: In this article, a rare case of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis involving both the cervical and lumbar spine, presenting with dysphagia and spinal stiffness leading to a stooping posture, is reported. Conclusion: Cases of simultaneous involvement of cervical and lumbar vertebrae by Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, presenting with symptoms of both area involvement, are rarely reported in the English literature. When investigating a case of dysphagia, a high level of suspicion is required to diagnose such a condition.
Keywords :
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis , Dysphagia , Forestier disease , Cervical spine
