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Radiography and computed tomography confirmed the existence of osteophytes at the anterior edge of the C4\u2013C7 pyramid and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, in which the giant coracoid osteophyte could be seen at the anterior edge of the C4\u2013C5 pyramid. The anterior cervical osteophyte was removed, and decompression and fusion were performed. The symptoms were relieved postoperatively. No recurrence of symptoms was found during the six-month follow-up. Spine surgeons should consider progressive dysphagia caused by DISH-related osteophytes at the anterior edge of the cervical spine as it is easily misdiagnosed and often missed on the first evaluation. 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