A pain like no other: From cluster to headache to Eagle's syndrome, a case report. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Diab, Eva; Masmoudi, Ines; Leclercq, Claire; Flores, Clara; Louin, Loïc; Bettoni, Jérémie; Godefroy, Olivier
• Is Part Of: Cephalalgia. Volume 40:Number 12(2020)
• Page Start: 1394
• Page End: 1397
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Cluster headache -- Eagle's syndrome -- elongated styloid process; Headache -- Periodicals; 616.8491
• DOI: 10.1177/0333102420954544
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0333-1024

Abstract

Background: Eagle's syndrome, also called stylohyoid complex syndrome, is a rare syndrome pathology characterised by latero-cervical pain radiating to the face, linked to an abnormal enlargement of the styloid or calcification of the stylo-hyoid ligament. Case: We report here the case of a young man of 25 suffering from cluster headache resistant to treatments, revealing Eagle's syndrome. Conclusion: Only surgery led to a real improvement of his condition.