Forestier's disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
musculoskeletal disorder
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:DISH
gptkbp:affects spine
lumbar spine
cervical spine
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
gptkbp:characterizedBy calcification of ligaments
ossification of ligaments
gptkbp:commonIn thoracic spine
gptkbp:compatibleWith inflammation
autoimmune disease
gptkbp:complication difficulty swallowing
spinal cord compression
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:X-rays
gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Jacques_Forestier
1950
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forestier's disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code M48.1
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:type_2_diabetes
obesity
male sex
older age
gptkbp:symptom pain
reduced mobility
stiffness
gptkbp:treatment physical therapy
pain management
exercise
surgery (rarely)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jacques_Forestier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6