Eagle’s Syndrome - A Rare Entity But Not So Uncommon. Alleviating Pain & Sypmtomatology
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Aims and objective: Elongated styloid process is a diagnosis that should be considered in the evaluation of recurrent neck, throat or facial pain and dysphagia with or without radiation of pain to the ipsilateral ear. Here we study the occurrence of stylalgia in patients presenting with pain in the head and neck region and conservative management options. Materials and Methods: Our study consisted of 50 patients presenting with symptoms of throat pain on swallowing, foreign body sensation in the throat, and ear pain. Diagnosis was made by symptoms and clinical examination which was further confirmed by x-ray OPG view for styloid process. Results: Out of 30 patients, 18 patients became symptom-free while 7 patients experienced relief of symptoms. There was no worsening of symptoms in any of the patients. Conclusion: The incidence of Stylalgia is higher in a female population. High suspicion, thorough clinical and radiological examination will reveal correct diagnosis. Results from the present study indicate that conservative management should be initially considered for Stylalgia rather than uniformly performing surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Preeti Sharma, Dr Saurav Shekhar, Dr B B Bajpayi, Dr. Satish Kumar, Dr. P N P Pal
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