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Eagle syndrome treated by a trans oral approach. Case report
Karen M Reyes-Castillo1, Jorge F Moisés-Hernández2
1Servicio de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Ciudad de México, México.
Background:
Eagle syndrome is an uncommon condition, characterized by alteration in the stylomastoid process and sometimes a complete calcification of the stylohyoid ligament.
Objective:
To report the relevance of a timely diagnosis and treatment options.
Case Report:
53-year-old female, present symptoms, characterized by occipital headache and neck pain and dysphagia with one-year evolution, through studies Imaging and clinical, the diagnosis of eagle syndrome was obtained, which is treated by surgical transoral approach.
Conclusions:
Eagle syndrome consists of nonspecific clinical signs, so it is important to understand the diagnostic evaluation, and the variety of treatment options.
