Calcification of Stylohyoid Ligament Leading to Eagles Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation
Abstract
Vikash Sharma, Rajaram Sharma, Tapendra Tiwari, Saurabh Goyal and Sunil Kast
Background Elongated styloid process is seen in 5% of individuals. This elongation presents with oropharyngeal pain and dysphagia; however 50-55% cases are asymptomatic. The proposed aetiology is osseous hyperplasia of the styloid process and styloid ligaments secondary to surgical intervention or pharyngeal trauma. Elongated styloid process or calcification of styloid ligament may impinge on cranial nerves and compress the carotid artery.
Case Presentation Here we present a case of 48-year old male who presented with neck pain and foreign body sensation for last two months. To diagnose the cause of pain, the patient underwent a CT scan that revealed calcification of bilateral styloid ligaments.
Conclusion CT scan is the ideal imaging investigation in Eagle syndrome for diagnosis and surgical planning