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Selma Uysal Ramadan¹, Dilek Gökharman, Pınar Koşar

¹Department of Radiology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara 06590, Turkey. uysalselma@yahoo.com

European Journal of Radiology

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Variations in the stylohyoid chain (SHC) are common and can be diagnosed using CT scans. Awareness of these anatomical variations aids in accurate diagnosis and prevents unnecessary investigations for patients with vague symptoms.

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Anatomy
Radiology
Embryology

Background:

The stylohyoid chain (SHC) is an anatomical structure with potential variations.
Understanding SHC embryology and ossification is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss SHC variations, including embryology, anatomy, ossification, symptoms, and diagnosis.
To evaluate the role of imaging modalities like CT and 3D-CT in identifying SHC variations.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on SHC embryology, anatomy, and ossification.
Analysis of the utility of radiographs, CT, and 3D-CT in visualizing SHC variations.
Discussion of clinical presentation and diagnostic approaches for SHC variations.

Main Results:

CT and 3D-CT are highly valuable for visualizing the entire SHC and its relationship with surrounding tissues.
SHC variations can be incidentally discovered during CT scans performed for other indications.
Accurate diagnosis of SHC ossification is important as it may necessitate surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

Awareness of SHC variations among clinicians and radiologists can lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Proper diagnosis of SHC variations can spare patients from unnecessary investigations and treatments.
CT imaging is the most effective method for assessing SHC variations and their anatomical context.