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[The styloid process elongation syndrome (Eagle syndrome): a case report]
J Sela1, I Abu el Naaj, M Peled
1Unit of Periodontology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Refu'At Ha-Peh Veha-Shinayim (1993)
|April 5, 2003
Summary
Eagle syndrome, characterized by throat pain and dysphagia, stems from an elongated styloid process. This case report discusses diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Eagle syndrome presents with throat pain, dysphagia, and facial pain due to styloid process abnormalities.
- The exact cause and symptom mechanisms of Eagle syndrome remain unclear.
- Diagnosis involves radiographic and physical examination findings.
Observation:
- This report details a case initially presenting as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
- The patient's symptoms were ultimately diagnosed as Eagle syndrome.
- Diagnosis involved radiographic and physical examination findings.
Findings:
- The case illustrates a less common presentation of Eagle syndrome.
- It underscores the importance of considering Eagle syndrome in differential diagnoses for TMJ pain.
- Diagnostic confirmation relied on integrating clinical and imaging data.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of Eagle syndrome is crucial for effective management.
- This case broadens the understanding of Eagle syndrome's clinical manifestations.
- It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach for craniofacial pain.
