Eagle’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Review

Abstract

Eagle’s syndrome is not a usual condition, but less known to physicians, there is symptomatic elongation of the styloid process. Its symptoms are Elongated styloid process syndrome, Dull nagging pain localized in the throat, Pain on extension of tongue, on cervical rotation, radiating to the ear and mastoid region, Foreign body sensation in the throat, etc. We present a case of 45-year male pain in the right sub auricular region for 6 months. The pain was intermittent in nature and aggravated during jaw movements like opening, closing, and mastication. His clinical signs resembled the presentation of Eagle's Syndrome, which were radiologically confirmed by Orthopantomogram and Computed Tomography. Patient undegoes surgical excision.