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Xin-Tian He1, Hsin-Chien Chen1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition that causes excessive bone growth along the spinal ligaments. While often silent, it can lead to symptoms such as neck pain or difficulty swallowing and, in rare cases, vocal cord paralysis (VCP). We present a 61-year-old man with progressive hoarseness due to DISH-related VCP. Early recognition of DISH as a cause of VCP is crucial, as timely diagnosis can guide appropriate management, ranging from conservative observation to surgical intervention in severe cases.
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