Eagle syndrome

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Throat foreign body sensation.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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Bilateral elongation of the styloid process with ossification of the stylohyoid ligament, extending from the skull base anterolaterally up to the distal insertion of the stylohyoid ligaments on the hyoid bone.

Case Discussion

Eagle syndrome refers to the symptomatic elongation of the styloid process +/- ossification of the stylohyoid ligament

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