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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is an osteo-proliferative condition primarily affecting obese men over 50, leading to calcification of ligaments and causing dysphagia, particularly for solid food. A case study of a 67-year-old male with DISH and diabetes presented with dysphagia and restricted neck motion, where imaging revealed significant calcification affecting the cervical spine. Surgical decompression improved the patient
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