Eagle's syndrome as a cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2023 Jul;115(7):399-400. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.9295/2022.

Abstract

Eagle's syndrome is a little known entity defined as the elongation of the stylohyoid process and/or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. It is a rare pathology that due to its presentation and possible complications should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of oropharyngeal dysphagia. We present the case of a patient with Eagle's syndrome as well as essential aspects in the diagnosis and treatment of this entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis*
  • Deglutition Disorders* / complications
  • Humans
  • Ossification, Heterotopic* / complications
  • Ossification, Heterotopic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging

Supplementary concepts

  • Eagle syndrome