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Area of Science:

Anatomy
Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

The styloid process (SP) is an anatomical landmark with potential links to craniofacial and cervical pain when elongated.
Morphometric variations of the SP can be influenced by age and sex.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the clinical significance of styloid process morphometric data.
To investigate sex and side-specific differences in SP dimensions.

Main Methods:

Utilized 64-slice multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans from 100 patients (31 female, 69 male).
Measured styloid process length (SPL), width (SPW), root distance (DBR), angulation, and distance to the internal carotid artery (SP-ICA).

Main Results:

Significant statistical differences were observed in SPL, SPW, DBR, and left SP-ICA between sexes.
No significant difference was found in SPL between the right and left sides.
The most common SP type observed was A1 (55% right, 52% left).

Conclusions:

The study identified significant side and sex-based variations in styloid process morphology.
Establishing population-specific normal ranges for SP parameters is essential.
This morphometric data can guide surgeons in evaluating the SP region.