Dysphagia due to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis

Although diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis generally affects the lumbar spine, any segment of the spine may be involved. When the cervical spine is affected, dysphagia may occur. Diabetes mellitus is commonly present. A history of previous cervical trauma is an indication to obtain cervical s...

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Published inAmerican family physician Vol. 39; no. 4; p. 149
Main Authors Shergy, W J, Nunley, J A, Caldwell, D S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1989
Subjects
Cervical Vertebrae - surgery
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Deglutition Disorders - surgery
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications
Humans
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal - complications
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Spinal Osteophytosis - complications
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Summary:Although diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis generally affects the lumbar spine, any segment of the spine may be involved. When the cervical spine is affected, dysphagia may occur. Diabetes mellitus is commonly present. A history of previous cervical trauma is an indication to obtain cervical spine radiographs. Barium swallow and endoscopy provide confirmation of etiology. Surgery is curative.
ISSN:0002-838X