Transpharyngeal approach for Eagle syndrome - case report and literature review

ABSTRACT

Symptomatic elongation of styloid process or mineralization of stylohyoid ligament is referred to as Eagle's syndrome, which usually presents as a vague head and neck pain radiating to jaws, pharyngodynia, difficulty in swallowing, dysphagia, otalgia, and sensation of foreign body in throat leading to wide range of differential diagnosis. Instead of many hypothesis and studies, the exact etiology of styloid process and role of ectopic calcification are unknown. History and physical examination plays a pivotal role in diagnosis and is confirmed by radiological investigation. Treatment modalities include both conservative and surgical management by intraoral and extra oral approaches