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- Title
Heterogeneity in the clinical presentation of Eagle's syndrome.
- Authors
Mendelsohn AH; Berke GS; Chhetri DK; Mendelsohn, Abie H; Berke, Gerald S; Chhetri, Dinesh K
- Abstract
<bold>Objective: </bold>Eagle's syndrome (ES) or symptomatic elongated styloid process is an uncommon but important cause of chronic head and neck pain. This study reports our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a series of patients with ES. <bold>Study Design: </bold>Patient histories, radiographic tests, and operative reports of 3 patients over a 3-month period were prospectively collected. <bold>Setting: </bold>Tertiary referral otolaryngology service. <bold>Results: </bold>All patients had resolution of symptoms relating to their elongated styloid processes after surgical resection. <bold>Conclusion: </bold>Although sometimes clouded by coexisting symptoms, ES can be easily diagnosed based on good history taking and physical examination. If diagnosed appropriately, surgical treatment can be administered promptly. <bold>Significance: </bold>Patients with ES commonly have a long history of chronic pain treated by multiple physicians. Appropriate diagnosis can lead to prompt treatment of this condition. <bold>Ebm Rating: </bold>C-4.
- Publication
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2006, Vol 134, Issue 3, p389
- ISSN
0194-5998
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1016/j.otohns.2005.10.046