Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in the cervical spine without neurological deficit - A Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), or Forestier disease, is a condition characterized by calcification and ossification of ligaments and enthuses (ligament and tendon insertion sites), which mainly affect the vertebral column. The clinical manifestation of DISH is variable. Some patients can be completely asymptomatic, whereas others can complain of painful stiffness, decreased range of movement, and myelopathy symptoms. OPLL usually produce myelopathy symptoms. Combined of OPLL and DISH are rare case.

Illustration

A 59 years old woman patient complained of neck and shoulder pain in the last 20 years ago, with decreased neck range of motion and dysphagia. There was no gross abnormality on patient's neck and back. Cervical x ray was showing a contin

SUBMITTER: Anshori F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7680695 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature