Eagle syndrome

Eagle Syndrome

Eagle syndrome (pronunciation: EE-guhl SIN-drohm) is a rare medical condition characterized by recurrent pain in the oropharynx and face due to an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament.

Etymology

The condition is named after Watt W. Eagle, an American otolaryngologist, who first described the syndrome in 1937.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of Eagle syndrome include:

• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Cervicalgia (neck pain)
• Oropharyngeal pain (throat pain)
• Earache
• Headache

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Eagle syndrome is typically made based on the patient's symptoms and physical examination. Imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI may also be used to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment options for Eagle syndrome include conservative management with medications and physical therapy, and surgical intervention. The surgical approach can be either transoral or transcervical, and involves shortening of the elongated styloid process.

Related Terms

• Styloid process
• Stylohyoid ligament
• Otolaryngology
• Dysphagia
• Tinnitus
• Cervicalgia
• Oropharyngeal pain
• Earache
• Headache
• CT scan
• MRI

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Eagle syndrome
• Wikipedia's article - Eagle syndrome

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