Cervical Spondylosis Causing Dysphagia – A Rare Presentation Of A Common Problem

Abstract

Cervical Spondylosis is a common spine degenerative disease but rarely cause dysphagia as a symptom. Dysphagia caused by this condition can impair quality of life, and the patient may suffer from poor nutritional intake.This is a report of a 57-year-old woman with complaints of dysphagia and neck pain caused by the osteophyte protrusion due to Cervical Spondylosis. This article discusses the patient’s presentations, method of diagnosis and treatment options available for the patient.