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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2014; 2(9): 422-425
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.422
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.422
Extraskeletal symptoms and comorbidities of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Rabia Terzi, Derince Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli 41 300, Turkey
Author contributions: Terzi R solely contributed to this article.
Correspondence to: Rabia Terzi, MD, Derince Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orhan Mh. Devran Caddesi.Bağkule Evleri B2 blok İzmit, Kocaeli 41 300, Turkey. drrabia1@yahoo.com
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Received: April 12, 2014
Revised: June 30, 2014
Accepted: July 25, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
Revised: June 30, 2014
Accepted: July 25, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Although diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)-related skeletal symptoms are well-established, limited data on extraskeletal signs and comorbidities are available. In this article, we review extraskeletal symptoms and associated comorbidities in patients with DISH in the light of the literature.