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[Dysphagia due to diffuse degenerative changes in the cervical spine]
A Kruk-Zagajewska1, M Wierzbicka, H Zagierska
1Kliniki Otolaryngologii Katedry Chorób Ucha, Nosa, Gardła i Krtani AM im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Cervical osteophytes, bone spurs on the spine, can cause rare throat swallowing problems. This case highlights a patient with dysphagia due to these spinal changes.
Area of Science:
- Spinal Degeneration
- Otolaryngology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Cervical osteophytes, bony growths on the anterior cervical vertebrae, are common degenerative changes.
- While often asymptomatic, they can lead to rare complications like pharyngeal dysphagia.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old patient presented with dysphagia.
- ENT examination revealed a hypopharyngeal wall bulge mimicking a tumor.
Findings:
- The dysphagia was secondary to cervical osteophytes causing mechanical obstruction or inflammation.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via conventional X-ray and CT scans of the cervical spine.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering cervical osteophytes in the differential diagnosis of unexplained dysphagia.
- Early identification and diagnosis are crucial to rule out other pathologies and manage symptoms effectively.