Forestier’s Disease
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Forestier’s disease is a musculo-skeletal disorder characterized by diffuse exuberant hyperostosis in anterolateral faces of the vertebral bodies essentially affecting the anterior longitudinal ligament. It generally affects males over 50 years. It is often incidentally discovered on standard spine X rays. Even more rarely, it manifests by neck stiffness, pain or dysphagia. We present a case of a 70 years old patient with difficulty in swallowing solids for several months. Pharyngo-laryngoscopy revealed a bulging of the pharyngeal wall indicating an extrinsic compression. Barium swallow showed paravertebral ossification affecting five consecutive vertebrae from C3 to C7. CT-scan confirmed the osseous proliferation with a split between the vertebral body and the hyperostosis confirming the diagnosis of Forestier’s disease. The patient was operated with good post-operative outcomes. In conclusion, Forestier's disease presents with exaggerated hyperostosis can result in complications requiring neurosurgical intervention.
Authors and Affiliations
Benmamar . T, Bouaita . K, Shabay . Z
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