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Management of bilateral Eagle's syndrome with pharmacotherapy: a case report.

Authors :
Garg, Ranjana
Veerabhadrappa, Suresh Kandagal
Gupta, Vivek Vijay
Yadav, Seema
Source :
Journal of Oral Medicine & Oral Surgery. 2024, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Eagle's syndrome is a frequently overlooked nosological condition that arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, resulting in varying degrees of cervicofacial or craniofacial pain. Diagnosis typically relies on a physical examination of the styloid process in the tonsillar fossa, which exacerbates pain during neck movements. Radiographic evaluation should encompass orthopantomography (OPG) and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), revealing styloid elongation exceeding 3 cm. While surgical reduction of the styloid process via intraoral or external approaches remains the cornerstone, some patients benefit from pharmacological interventions. Here, we elucidate the case of a 37-year-old woman experiencing cervicofacial pain exacerbated by neck movements, opting for conservative therapy with gabapentin, amitriptyline, and paracetamol. Her symptoms markedly improved over a three-month follow-up period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26081326
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Oral Medicine & Oral Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
183137758
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/mbcb/2024042