Patient Data
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
Anterior flowing osteophytes extending from C4 downwards.
Cervical spine shows anterior flowing osteophytes from C4 downwards, in keeping with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament at C2-C4 level and C6/7 levels as well as lower dorsal and upper lumbar regions.
Case Discussion
X-rays, CT and MRI of a patient demonstrating changes consistent with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) as well as thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).