ISSN:
1432-0460
Keywords:
Dysphagia
;
Osteophyte
;
Cervical spine
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Carcinoma
;
Surgery
;
Deglutition
;
Deglutition disorders
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Anterior cervical osteophytes impinging upon the pharynx or esophagus constitute a rare cause of dysphagia. In severe cases, surgical removal of these osteophytes can provide symptomatic relief. We describe a patient of this type who failed to improve postoperatively, only to be found subsequently to have a carcinoma of the base of the tongue. To assist other clinicians in evaluating similar patients, and also to emphasize the great utility of modern radiologic techniques in these cases, we propose a diagnostic algorithm that incorporates magnetic resonance or computerized tomographic imaging.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00260972
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