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Bone Spurs in the Anterior portion of the spine. May cause trouble swallowing, pain etc...

A Growth of Calcium, due to Osteoarthritus of the spine. Protruding sometimes into the esophagus... Pushing it foward.

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Q: What is anterior osteophyte formation?
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