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Eagle syndrome: Inflammation of the styloid process, a spike-like projection sticking off the base of the skull. The tissues in the throat rub on this structure during the act of swallowing causing pain. The diagnosis of Eagle syndrome is made by history and an x-ray showing the abnormal styloid process.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are the first line of treatment although surgical removal of the styloid process may be needed.
Eagle syndrome is characterized by recurrent pain in the oropharynx and face due to an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament.
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Eagle syndrome is medically known as the elongation of the styloid process and stylohyoid ligament calcification. This typically occurs with aging, and often results in ...
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Eagle syndrome occurs due to elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament, which then may produce a pain sensation due the pressure ...