PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Abbas, Mazhar
AU  - Khan, Abdul Q.
AU  - Siddiqui, Yasir S.
AU  - Khan, Bashir R.
TI  - Young adult and giant cervical exostosis.
DP  - 2011 Jan 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 80--82
VI  - 32
IP  - 1
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/32/1/80.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/32/1/80.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2011 Jan 01; 32
AB  - Degenerative changes in the spine can result in the formation of osteophytes on the anterior surface of the cervical spine. Depending on their site, osteophytes can bring on clinical manifestations such as dysphagia, hoarseness, and stridor. We discuss an interesting case of a young adult patient who presented with dysphagia along with neck discomfort, and on investigation was found to be suffering from diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Here, we briefly portray the presenting features, radiographic findings, and management options.