[Calcified stylohyoid complex - clinical and radiological findings]

Area of Science:

• Anatomy
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• The stylohyoid ligament connects the styloid process of the temporal bone to the hyoid bone.
• The styloid process and stylohyoid ligament together form the stylohyoid complex.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the characteristics of an elongated styloid process.
• To highlight the role of calcification in stylohyoid complex elongation.

Main Methods:

• Utilized two-dimensional X-ray imaging.
• Specifically employed panoramic tomography for measurements.

Main Results:

• An elongated styloid process, due to increased calcification, averages 3-4 cm.
• Measurements were taken from two-dimensional radiographic images.

Conclusions:

• Increased calcification of the stylohyoid complex can lead to an elongated styloid process.
• Radiographic imaging, such as panoramic tomography, is effective for assessing styloid process length.