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ReviewFrontiers in endocrinology2026

Genetics and pathophysiology of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.

Wenhao Ji, Wanlei Yang, Shikang Su, Simin Sun, Huanhao Cai, Kangnan Wang, Bin Pan, Yu Qian

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Review in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Wenhao Ji *The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Wanlei Yang *The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Shikang Su *The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Simin Sun *The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Huanhao Cai *The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Kangnan WangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Bin PanThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yu QianThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a systemic condition primarily characterized by flowing ossification along the anterolateral aspects of the spine, often leading to back pain, dysphagia, and an increased risk of spinal fractures. Despite its significant clinical burden and high prevalence among the elderly, DISH remains underdiagnosed and poorly understood, with no disease-modifying therapies currently available. This article provides a comprehensive review of the genetic variations and environmental factors involved in the pathogenesis of DISH, encompassing recent research progress in inflammation, metabolism, pathogenic genes, and animal models. It also critically highlights the current challenges and future directions in DISH research.

Indexed as

Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic SkeletalAnimalsGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansdiagnosisdiffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosisgeneticsossificationpathophysiology

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PMID41782748
PMCPMC12953109

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