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Thoracic spinal cord compression caused by diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).

F M Wilson1, T Jaspan

  • 1Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Nottingham.

Clinical Radiology
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) can cause severe spinal stenosis in elderly patients. Early CT myelography is crucial for diagnosing this rare but serious neurological complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is increasingly diagnosed in older adults.
  • While often asymptomatic, DISH can lead to significant neurological issues.

Observation:

  • This report details a previously undocumented complication of DISH: severe focal thoracic canal stenosis.
  • The case highlights the potential for DISH to cause significant spinal cord compression.

Findings:

  • Severe focal thoracic canal stenosis is a rare complication of DISH.
  • CT myelography is essential for comprehensive spinal assessment in affected individuals.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider DISH as a potential cause of myelopathy in the elderly.

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  • Thorough spinal imaging, including CT myelography, is recommended for patients with suspected DISH-related neurological deficits.