Forestier 's disease. A case report

Authors

  • Diancys Barreras Rivera HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL CLÍNICO-QUIRÚRGICO DOCENTE "FAUSTINO PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ". MATANZAS
  • Elsa Boyeros Palenzuela HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL CLÍNICO-QUIRÚRGICO DOCENTE "FAUSTINO PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ". MATANZAS
  • Alfredo E Oliver Martín HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL CLÍNICO-QUIRÚRGICO DOCENTE "FAUSTINO PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ". MATANZAS
  • Ernesto Tadeo Méndez HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL CLÍNICO-QUIRÚRGICO DOCENTE "FAUSTINO PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ". MATANZAS

Keywords:

HYPEROSTOSIS, DIFFUSE IDIOPATHIC SKELETAL, DEGLUTITION DISORDERS, ESOPHAGUS, HUMAN, ADULT

Abstract

The Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is an entity affecting the locomotive apparatus, characterized by extensive spinal osteophytic formation and endo-chondral ossification of paravertebral ligaments and muscles that can affect the neck. Dysphagia and rarely hoarseness are caused, as a consequence of the hyperostosis involvement of the cervical spine. We report the case of a 66 year old man who had progressive dysphagia. The diagnosis was achieved by a radiological study consisting of a simple radiography and a barium swallowing aesophagogram. The case is described and the head and neck manifestations of this disease are discussed.

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Barreras Rivera D, Boyeros Palenzuela E, Oliver Martín AE, Tadeo Méndez E. Forestier ’s disease. A case report. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2014 Feb. 27 [cited 2025 Jan. 9];29(3):316-21. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/407

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2007)

Section

Presentation of cases

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