Eagle's Syndrome Managed Successfully by Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Otolaryngology
• Pain Management

Background:

• Eagle's syndrome, a rare condition, causes craniofacial pain due to styloid process abnormalities.
• It presents with diverse symptoms including orofacial pain, otalgia, headache, and vertigo, often involving glossopharyngeal nerve entrapment.

Observation:

• A case report details an elderly male experiencing glossopharyngeal neuralgia attributed to an elongated styloid process.
• The patient's symptoms included characteristic orofacial pain and other related neurological complaints.

Findings:

• Diagnosis was confirmed radiologically, identifying an elongated styloid process as the cause.
• Successful management was achieved using pulsed radiofrequency treatment targeting the glossopharyngeal nerve.

Implications:

• Minimally invasive treatments like pulsed radiofrequency offer effective pain relief for Eagle's syndrome.
• This approach provides an alternative to pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions for managing glossopharyngeal neuralgia.