[Eagle's syndrome: transient syncopes as a clinical manifestation; complete stylohyoid ligament calcification].

作者信息

Sanz Gonzalo Juan José, Maiz Cal Javier, Lao Luque Xavier, Viscasillas Pallàs Guillem, Zschaeck Luzardo Christiane

机构信息

Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, España.

出版信息

Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2010 May-Jun;61(3):233-5. doi: 10.1016/j.otorri.2009.05.009. Epub 2009 Oct 4.

We report a case of a young man with transient syncopes as a first clinical manifestation. Neck radiographic examination showed a bilateral calcification of the stylohyoid ligament, doubly articulated in its extension and compressing the internal carotid artery.