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Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Eagle′s syndrome: report of two cases using computed tomography

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  • Lee Sul-Mi (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kangnung National University) ;
  • Kwon Hyuk-Rok (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kangnung National University) ;
  • Choi Hang-Moon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kangnung National University) ;
  • Park In-Woo (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kangnung National University)
  • 이설미 (강릉대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 권혁록 (강릉대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 최항문 (강릉대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 박인우 (강릉대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실)
  • Published : 2002.06.01
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Abstract

Two cases of Eagle's syndrome are reported. The first case involved a 31-year-old man who complained of pain in his throat and pain at preauricular area on turning his head. Panoramic and computed tomography (CT) views showed bilateral stylohyoid ligament ossification. The symptoms were relieved after surgical removal. The second case involved a 56-year-old female whose chief complaints were a continuous dull pain and occasional 'shooting' pain on lower left molar area. During the physical examination, an ossified stylohyoid ligament was palpated at the left submandibular area. Panoramic and CT images showed prominent bilateral stylohyoid ligament ossification. CT scans also showed hypertrophy of left medial and lateral pterygoid muscles. The symptoms were relieved after medication. CT is a useful tool for the examination of ossified stylohyoid ligaments and studying the relationship between Eagle's syndrome and adjacent soft tissue.

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