Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (Forestier's disease) - a case report
Keywords:
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, Forestier’s disease, dysphagia, fractures of spineAbstract
The diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is a disease predominantly affecting the elderly. It was described for the first time by Forestier as a senile ankylosing spondylosis, and ankylosing hyperostosis. The condition is characterized by specific ossification of the spine without signs of spondyloarthropathy or degenerative spondylosis. Rarely, it can cause dysphagia, dysphonia or stridor. In the late stages of the disease, specific fractures can be seen even after a minimal trauma event.
Even though, the disease is known for ages, it is often unrecognized or misdiagnosed as deforming spondylosis in the clinical practice. This is a clinical case and a review of the clinical features of Forestier’s disease aiming to improve and ease diagnosing.
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