Presentation
Incidental finding on a trauma CT
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Stylohyoid ligament calcification
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Elongated left styloid process and calcification of the stylohyoid ligament.
The right styloid process (not seen here) was also elongated to a lesser extent.
Case Discussion
Eagle syndrome refers to an association of various symptoms in the context of an elongated styloid process and/or calcified stylohyoid ligament, such as:
- throat pain or foreign body sensation
- dysphagia
- facial pain