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Eagle Syndrome

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Eagle Syndrome
A rare condition in which an elongated styloid process— > 30mm—irritates adjacent anatomical structures, in particular the 11th cranial nerve. It is divided into the classic form—due to mechanics—and a vascular form in which the elongated styloid process compresses the extracranial internal carotid artery, when the head is turned, or the carotid artery dissects, evoking a transient ischaemic attack or stroke
Management Surgical—styloidectomy and carotid arterial repair if needed
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Introduction Eagle syndrome comprises a constellation of symptoms which may include facial pain, ear pain, dysphagia, voice changes, and a globus sensation in the throat that prompts frequent swallowing--that occurs secondary to an elongation of the styloid process.
Eagle syndrome: case report and review of the literature by Kim, Esther; Hansen, Karla; Frizzi, James / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The transcervical surgical approach to resection in patients with elongated styloid processes and Eagle syndrome appears to be safe and effective, although the risk for transient marginal mandibular nerve weakness is notable.
Transcervical resection of the styloid process in Eagle syndrome by Martin, Timothy J.; Friedland, David R.; Merati, Albert L. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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