Abstract
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissue entheses of ligaments and tendons. DISH is believed to be a variant of osteoarthritis (OA) without the degenerative intervertebral disc and joint degenerative qualities seen in classic OA. The likely pathoetiologic causes of DISH are presented.
MeSH terms
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Comorbidity
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Coronary Disease / etiology
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Deglutition Disorders / etiology
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Disease Progression
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Fluoride Poisoning / complications
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
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Gout / etiology
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Humans
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Hyperinsulinism / etiology
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Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / diagnosis
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Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / epidemiology
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Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / etiology
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Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / therapy
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Hypertension / etiology
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Obesity / etiology
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Osteoarthritis / etiology
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Pain / etiology
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Physical Examination
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Risk Factors
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Vitamin A / adverse effects