Stridor and dysphagia in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).
As otolaryngologists, we are the first consulted for stridor and dysphagia. One must consider both extrinsic and intrinsic etiologies in the differential diagnosis of these symptoms. We report a series of patients with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) who presented with stridor or dysphagia. We describe the initial presenting symptoms, physical examination/radiographic findings, and discuss the management options. Traditional teaching is that surgery is rarely indicated for DISH of the cervical spine. Recommendations regarding the role of surgery as well as a review of our surgical experience are discussed.
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, USA.
Dominic M
DM
Castellano
John T
JT
Sinacori
Daniel W
DW
Karakla
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004057:Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*