An overview of Eagle's syndrome. Issue 4 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Searle, Emma; Searle, Adrian
• Is Part Of: British journal of pain. Volume 15:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 388
• Page End: 392
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Chronic pain -- Eagle's syndrome -- pain clinic -- pain diagnosis -- pain management; Pain -- Periodicals; Pain -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.0472
• DOI: 10.1177/2049463720969741
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-4637

Abstract

Eagle's syndrome is a condition that typically does not present to pain clinics. It consists of an elongated styloid process greater than 25 mm and/or stylohyoid ligament calcification causing an unusual array of symptoms, relating to anatomical involvement. Multiple specialities may be involved with the diagnosis of this rare condition. Three-dimensional reconstructive computed tomographic (CT) scan remains the gold standard for diagnosis. Depending on the presenting symptoms, care should be directed to an appropriate specialist. Pain surrounding Eagle's syndrome does not typically resolve using simple pharmacological methods. Eagle's syndrome should remain a diagnosis to be considered when faced with non-resolving head/facial pain.