Eagle's syndrome: report of two cases using computed tomography.
- Author:
Sul Mi LEE
1
;
Hyuk Rok KWON
;
Hang Moon CHOI
;
In Woo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kangnung National University, Korea. imagchoi@kangnung.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eagle's syndrome;
tomography;
x-ray computed
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Head;
Humans;
Hypertrophy;
Ligaments;
Middle Aged;
Molar;
Pharynx;
Physical Examination;
Pterygoid Muscles;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2002;32(2):119-122
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Two cases of Eagle's syndrome are reported. The first case involved a 31-year-old man who complained of pain in his throat and pain at preauricular area on turning his head. Panoramic and computed tomography (CT) views showed bilateral stylohyoid ligament ossification. The symptoms were relieved after surgical removal. The second case involved a 56-year-old female whose chief complaints were a continuous dull pain and occasional "shooting" pain on lower left molar area. During the physical examination, an ossified stylohyoid ligament was palpated at the left submandibular area. Panoramic and CT images showed prominent bilateral stylohyoid ligament ossification. CT scans also showed hypertrophy of left medial and lateral pterygoid muscles. The symptoms were relieved after medication. CT is a useful tool for the examination of ossified stylohyoid ligaments and studying the relationship between Eagle's syndrome and adjacent soft tissue.
