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Traumatic Anterior Cervical Disc Herniation Presenting as Severe Dysphagia
Jonghun Seo1, Jeonghyun Oh2, Pius Kim1
1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 22, 2023
Summary
A rare traumatic anterior cervical disc herniation caused severe dysphagia in a 75-year-old male. Surgical removal of the herniated disc successfully resolved symptoms, highlighting a rare but treatable cause of swallowing difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Traumatology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Traumatic anterior cervical disc herniation is exceptionally rare due to cervical spine anatomy.
- Anterior cervical disc herniations can present with unusual symptoms, including esophageal compression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of traumatic anterior cervical disc herniation.
- To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management of this condition.
Main Methods:
- A 75-year-old male presented with severe dysphagia after a fall.
- Cervical MRI revealed an anterior C4 disc extrusion compressing the esophagus.
- Esophagography confirmed extrinsic esophageal compression.
- The patient underwent anterior discectomy and fusion.
Main Results:
- Surgical removal of the herniated disc led to gradual resolution of dysphagia.
- The patient remained asymptomatic six months post-surgery.
- Successful management of a rare traumatic anterior cervical disc herniation was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Traumatic anterior cervical disc herniation, though rare, can cause significant dysphagia.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- This case underscores the importance of considering unusual etiologies for cervical spine injuries.
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