Open AccessIntra-Oral Approach For Eagle Syndrome (Case Report)
Author(s) -
Ali Al-Awad,
Maher Al-assaf,
Sami Ibrahim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
oral health and dental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-9490
DOI - 10.33425/2639-9490.1096
Subject(s) - throat , eagle , swallowing , anatomy , medicine , hyoid bone , tongue , surgery , biology , pathology , paleontology
Eagle syndrome occur due to calcification of the stylohyoid ligament or elongation of styloid process, which then produce a pain in the jaw, back of throat, base of the tongue, ears, neck and face as well as difficulty swallowing and sensation of having a foreign object in the throat. Classic eagle syndrome is present on only one side; however, it may be present on both sides.