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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Traumatology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Minor head and neck injuries are frequently underestimated for potential neurological complications.
  • Eagle syndrome, characterized by styloid process abnormalities, can manifest after trauma.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old woman presented with left-sided neck, facial, and periauricular pain, along with dysphagia, two years post-minor motorcycle collision.
  • Symptoms were exacerbated by head movements, and physical examination revealed left submandibular tenderness.
  • CT scan identified a linear fracture of the left styloid process.

Findings:

  • Conservative management, including NSAIDs and avoidance of rapid head movements, significantly reduced the patient's pain and improved her quality of life.
  • The fracture, initially presenting with delayed symptoms, responded well to non-invasive treatment.

Implications:

  • Paucisymptomatic styloid process fractures following minor head/neck trauma may be missed.
  • Thorough neck evaluation in trauma patients is essential to detect subtle fractures and prevent complications.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering Eagle syndrome in the differential diagnosis of persistent head and neck pain after trauma.