伊格尔综合征临床表现的异质性。

Heterogeneity in the clinical presentation of Eagle's syndrome.

作者信息

Mendelsohn Abie H, Berke Gerald S, Chhetri Dinesh K

机构信息

Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.

出版信息

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Mar;134(3):389-93. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.10.046.

DOI:10.1016/j.otohns.2005.10.046

PMID:16500433

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Eagle's syndrome (ES) or symptomatic elongated styloid process is an uncommon but important cause of chronic head and neck pain. This study reports our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a series of patients with ES.

STUDY DESIGN

Patient histories, radiographic tests, and operative reports of 3 patients over a 3-month period were prospectively collected.

SETTING

Tertiary referral otolaryngology service.

RESULTS

All patients had resolution of symptoms relating to their elongated styloid processes after surgical resection.

CONCLUSION

Although sometimes clouded by coexisting symptoms, ES can be easily diagnosed based on good history taking and physical examination. If diagnosed appropriately, surgical treatment can be administered promptly.

SIGNIFICANCE

Patients with ES commonly have a long history of chronic pain treated by multiple physicians. Appropriate diagnosis can lead to prompt treatment of this condition.