Abstract
A case of ossification of anterior longitudinal ligament of cervical spine causing dysphagia is reported because of the rarity of the condition.A house-wife aged 52 years was first seen on April, 1, 1983 with the chief complaint of dyshagia of about 9 months' duration. Roentgenograms showed the excessive development of anterior longitudinal ligament of cervical spine at the level of C-3 to C-7. The disturbance of passage of contrast medium was also observed at the level of C-3 to C-4 in esophgogram.On April 26, 1983, anterior surgery was performed, in which the anterior bony mass was removed.Complete relief was obtained immediately after surgery and she has been asymptomatic 6 months postoperatively.
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