BACKGROUND Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH)is a disorder characterised by the calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses.It is a frequent occurrence in elderly males,but rarely encountered ...BACKGROUND Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH)is a disorder characterised by the calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses.It is a frequent occurrence in elderly males,but rarely encountered in younger individuals.CASE SUMMARY A 24-year-old male was admitted to the hospital due to low back pain accompanied with numbness in both lower limbs for 10 d.Upon clinical examination and imaging tests,the patient was diagnosed with DISH with Scheuermann disease and thoracic spinal stenosis.Before the operation and medical treatment,the patient had hypoesthesia of the skin below the xiphoid process.Afterward,a standard laminectomy was conducted using ultrasonic bone curette and internal fixation was applied.Subsequently,the patient was given corticosteroids,neurotrophic drugs,hyperbaric oxygen and electric stimulation.As a result of the treatment,the patient’s sensory level decreased to the navel level and there was no major change in the muscle strength of the lower limbs.During follow-up,the patient’s skin sensation has returned to normal.CONCLUSION This case is a rare instance of DISH co-existing with Scheuermann’s disease in a young adult.This provides a valuable reference point for spine surgeons,as DISH is more commonly observed in middle-aged and elder adults.展开更多
The most frequent health problems seen in senility are chronic and degenerative diseases. A 75-year-old male patient with the complaints of weight loss and difficulty in swallowing was admitted to our hospital from a ...The most frequent health problems seen in senility are chronic and degenerative diseases. A 75-year-old male patient with the complaints of weight loss and difficulty in swallowing was admitted to our hospital from a nursing home. Upper system fiber-optic gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed and a mass at the junction of the hypopharynx and esophagus just below recessus piriformis obstructing almost the whole of the lumen and blocking the distal passage was detected. Computed tomography revealed marked narrowing secondary to osseous hypertrophy in the air column of the hypopharynx and proximal esophagus. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis or Forestier’s disease is an idiopathic disease characterized by the ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of vertebra and some of the extraspinal ligaments. In the present case we aim to discuss an elderly patient who suffered from dysphagia and weight loss and the diagnostic stages.展开更多
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH) is a noninflammatory disease characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissues, mainly enthesis and spinal ligaments. The clinical presentation primarily in...Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH) is a noninflammatory disease characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissues, mainly enthesis and spinal ligaments. The clinical presentation primarily includes spinal involvement-induced pain and range of motion. Although rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal, respiratory or neurological events or severe morbidity due to bone compression on the adjacent structures may develop. There is a limited amount of data on DISHrelated events in the literature. In recent years, comorbid metabolic disorders are of great interest in patients with DISH. The early diagnosis of these conditions as well as rare entities allows an effective multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of DISH. In this article, we review extraskeletal symptoms and associated comorbidities in patients with DISH.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH)is a disorder characterised by the calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses.It is a frequent occurrence in elderly males,but rarely encountered in younger individuals.CASE SUMMARY A 24-year-old male was admitted to the hospital due to low back pain accompanied with numbness in both lower limbs for 10 d.Upon clinical examination and imaging tests,the patient was diagnosed with DISH with Scheuermann disease and thoracic spinal stenosis.Before the operation and medical treatment,the patient had hypoesthesia of the skin below the xiphoid process.Afterward,a standard laminectomy was conducted using ultrasonic bone curette and internal fixation was applied.Subsequently,the patient was given corticosteroids,neurotrophic drugs,hyperbaric oxygen and electric stimulation.As a result of the treatment,the patient’s sensory level decreased to the navel level and there was no major change in the muscle strength of the lower limbs.During follow-up,the patient’s skin sensation has returned to normal.CONCLUSION This case is a rare instance of DISH co-existing with Scheuermann’s disease in a young adult.This provides a valuable reference point for spine surgeons,as DISH is more commonly observed in middle-aged and elder adults.
文摘The most frequent health problems seen in senility are chronic and degenerative diseases. A 75-year-old male patient with the complaints of weight loss and difficulty in swallowing was admitted to our hospital from a nursing home. Upper system fiber-optic gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed and a mass at the junction of the hypopharynx and esophagus just below recessus piriformis obstructing almost the whole of the lumen and blocking the distal passage was detected. Computed tomography revealed marked narrowing secondary to osseous hypertrophy in the air column of the hypopharynx and proximal esophagus. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis or Forestier’s disease is an idiopathic disease characterized by the ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of vertebra and some of the extraspinal ligaments. In the present case we aim to discuss an elderly patient who suffered from dysphagia and weight loss and the diagnostic stages.
文摘Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH) is a noninflammatory disease characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissues, mainly enthesis and spinal ligaments. The clinical presentation primarily includes spinal involvement-induced pain and range of motion. Although rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal, respiratory or neurological events or severe morbidity due to bone compression on the adjacent structures may develop. There is a limited amount of data on DISHrelated events in the literature. In recent years, comorbid metabolic disorders are of great interest in patients with DISH. The early diagnosis of these conditions as well as rare entities allows an effective multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of DISH. In this article, we review extraskeletal symptoms and associated comorbidities in patients with DISH.
