Hyperostosis of anterior cervical vertebrae: a rare cause of dysphagia

Recently, we treated two cases of dysphagia as a result of anterior cervical osteophytes. The cases were the result of two different aetiologies. Referral was delayed in one case because a general practitioner was under the impression that the condition was untreatable. The aetiology, diagnosis and...

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 149; no. 8; p. 442
Main Authors Joseph, M G, Matheson, J M, Blum, P W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 17.10.1988
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Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Humans
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal - complications
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal - diagnostic imaging
Male
Radiography
Spinal Osteophytosis - complications
Spinal Osteophytosis - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Recently, we treated two cases of dysphagia as a result of anterior cervical osteophytes. The cases were the result of two different aetiologies. Referral was delayed in one case because a general practitioner was under the impression that the condition was untreatable. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1988.tb120709.x