Bijai Laliytha K, Almasoudi Fahad K, Almoallem Firas Mansour M, Alghamdi Rawaf F, Assiri Eyad A, Almedlej Abdullah S, Mahanshi Rahaf Y
Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnotic Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 20;17(1):e77718. doi: 10.7759/cureus.77718. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Diagnosing a headache can be challenging for a physician and even more difficult for a dentist. Eagle's syndrome, caused by an abnormal elongation of the styloid process, may result in headaches. Radiographic imaging is crucial for diagnosis. A 24-year-old male came in with pain on the left side of his forehead and neck. Despite numerous consultations with various doctors, a definitive diagnosis was never made. We conducted a thorough examination, followed by an orthopantomogram (OPG) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), which revealed a bilateral elongated styloid process. Consequently, we diagnosed the patient with bilateral Eagle's syndrome based on his history, clinical examination, and radiographic findings. The diagnosis of Eagle's syndrome is often overlooked due to misleading and overlapping symptoms, leading patients to consult multiple doctors without finding relief from their condition. A case of bilateral Eagle's syndrome is presented through a comprehensive examination and essential radiographic imaging techniques. This report highlights the importance of accurate and timely diagnosis to improve a patient's quality of life.
对医生来说,诊断头痛可能具有挑战性,而对牙医来说则更是困难。由茎突异常延长引起的鹰综合征可能导致头痛。影像学检查对诊断至关重要。一名24岁男性因前额和颈部左侧疼痛前来就诊。尽管他多次咨询了不同的医生,但始终未能做出明确诊断。我们进行了全面检查,随后进行了曲面断层摄影(OPG)和锥形束计算机断层扫描(CBCT),结果显示双侧茎突延长。因此,根据患者的病史、临床检查和影像学检查结果,我们诊断该患者患有双侧鹰综合征。由于症状具有误导性且相互重叠,鹰综合征的诊断常常被忽视,导致患者咨询多位医生却仍无法缓解病情。本文通过全面检查和必要的影像学检查技术介绍了一例双侧鹰综合征病例。本报告强调了准确及时诊断对改善患者生活质量的重要性。