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Eagle's syndrome: a case report
Chang-Sig Moon1, Baek-Soo Lee1, Yong-Dae Kwon1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Summary
Eagle
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Anatomy
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Eagle's syndrome stems from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament.
- It's a cause of craniofacial and cervical pain, affecting 4% of adults, with 0.16% symptomatic.
- Symptoms include neck, throat, ear pain, dysphagia, and headache.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of bilateral stylohyoid ligament elongation exceeding 60 mm.
- The condition was observed in a 51-year-old female patient.
Findings:
- Diagnosis requires clinical history, physical examination, and imaging.
- Surgical excision of the styloid process is indicated for severe symptoms.
- The patient underwent an extraoral surgical approach for the elongated stylohyoid ligament.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention can significantly improve patient symptoms.
- This case highlights the importance of considering Eagle's syndrome in craniofacial pain diagnostics.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for effective treatment of Eagle's syndrome.
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