Anterior cervical osteophyte-related dysphagia in a long-term growth hormone user: a case report.

Case report

“We present a case of osteophytic dysphagia in a patient with remote cervical trauma and prolonged patient-reported GH and secretagogue use.”

62-year-old male ex-military recreational bodybuilder

“A 62-year-old male ex-military recreational bodybuilder presented with cervicalgia and left shoulder pain.”

Patient reported intermittent dysphagia with larger food boluses

“On directed questioning, he reported intermittent dysphagia with larger food boluses.”

Chest x-rays showed multiple abnormal bony projections along the sternum suggestive of systemic hyperostosis

“Chest x-rays showed multiple abnormal bony projections along the sternum and diffuse degenerative thoracic changes, suggestive of systemic hyperostosis.”