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Eagle syndrome

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Persistent left sided facial/jaw pain. Repeat clinic attender.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
Photo

The left stylod process is elongated measuring 3.5cm versus 2.6cm on the right.

Case Discussion

Eagle syndrome refers to symptomatic elongation of the styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament .

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