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Eagle’s Syndrome: Report of Three Cases

Authors: Chandramani B. More, Mukesh Khemchand Asrani

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 4/2011

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Eagle’s syndrome is defined as the symptomatic elongation of the styloid process or mineralization of the stylohyoid ligament complex. It can present as a variety of different symptoms which can mislead the otolaryngologist and the dentist in diagnosing the condition. We are presenting three cases of Eagle’s syndrome describing the importance of digital palpation through tonsillar fossa and use of panoramic radiographs in confirming the elongation of styloid process.

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Title: Eagle’s Syndrome: Report of Three Cases
Authors: Chandramani B. More
Mukesh Khemchand Asrani
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0232-8

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