Bilateral Eagle Syndrome: About a Case


Introduction: Eagle’s syndrome is a rare condition caused by elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the styloid ligament. It typically presents with non specific cervical pain, which can be disabling. Case report: We report a case of 73-year-old patient with marked bilateral elongation of styloid process (63mm on the right, 68mm on the left) associated with right-sided symptoms. Cervical CT confirmed the diagnosis and also revealed degenerative cervical spine changes. Results: The patient underwent surgical treatment via transoral approach. Postoperative follow-up showed complete resolution of symptoms. Conclusion: Although rare and frequently underdiagnosed, Eagle syndrome should be considered in cases of persistent cervical pain. CT Imaging plays a key role in diagnosis. Surgical treatment often provides significant and lasting symptom relief.
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