Dysphagia Turns Out to Be Ossification of the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament of The Cervical Spine: A Case Report

Ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament (OALL) is a rare cause of dysphagia that can mimic esophageal malignancies, particularly in elderly patients. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with progressively worsening dysphagia, primarily for solids. Examination revealed a midline bulg...

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Main Authors: P. G. N. Danushka, A. G. M. Osudhihansi, R. Jayasinghe, R. G. N. Punsara, D. Attanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2025-01-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://account.sljm.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-sljm2/article/view/560