Styloid process syndrome: report of 72 cases.
- Author:
Zhusheng CHEN
1
;
Jian WU
;
Lianmei YE
;
Zonghui KANG
;
Naijun WANG
;
Yi XIAO
;
Lei YANG
;
Wentiang ZHANG
;
Shouzeng YUAN
;
Hongilei HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, the First Hospital of Nanping, Fujian Medical University, Nanping Institute of Otolaryngology, Nanping, 353000, China. chenzs1934@163.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted;
Imaging, Three-Dimensional;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome;
diagnosis;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;26(21):973-974
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correct diagnosis for styloid process syndrome.
METHOD:CT scan and 3D reconstruction was undertaken in 301 cases with foreign body sensation in submandibular angle, pain in pharyngeal, tension feeling and unhealing feeling after tonsillectomy. 263 cases were diagnosed as styloid process syndrome.
RESULT:Seventy-two cases were performed with tonsillar styloidectomy. The follow up showed no pre-operative symptoms.
CONCLUSION:CT scan 3D reconstruction is the best method in diagnosing styloid process syndrome.
