Abstract: Science Set Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Studies

Abstract:
Eagle’s syndrome is a rare condition found in 4% of the general population. It occurs due to the elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. Clinical image depends on which structures, including nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues, have been compressed by the styloid process. Symptoms include oropharyngeal, neurological, and vascular manifestations. The diagnosis of Eagle’s syndrome might be incidental in asymptomatic patients as well. The authors present a case of a patient with Eagle’s syndrome, who has suffered from undefined throat discomfort for 6 years. Computed tomography (CT) revealed an excessively elongated styloid process that reached the hyoid bone, contributing to the formation of a new joint. This opened the pathway for further diagnostics and treatment but, most importantly, solved the patient’s health problem, bothering her for many years.