Eagle syndrome

Case contributed by Omar Giyab
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient presented with left sided facial pain radiating to the left mastoid bone.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
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An elongated styloid process is seen almost touching the hyoid bone on both sides.

Case Discussion

Patient presented with left sided facial pain radiating to the left mastoid process. Elongated styloid process can cause facial pain related to head movement. It is not known whether in this case symptoms were related to the elongated styloid processes or not.

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