EAGLE SYNDROME: REPORT OF A CASE AND A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

ABSTRACT   Eagle’s syndrome is defined as the symptomatic elongation of the styloid process or mineralization of the styloid ligament complex. It can be presented as a variety of different symptoms which can mislead the otolaryngologist and the dentist in diagnosing this condition. The objective of this report is to present a case report of Eagle Syndrome in a female patient and review of literature. Keywords: Eagle’s syndrome, styloid process, cone beam computerized tomographyEAGLE SENDROMU: OLGU SUNUMU VE LİTERATÜR DERLEMESI ÖZ Eagle sendromu stiloid proçesin semptomatik olarak uzaması veya stilohyoid ya da stilomandibular ligamanın mineralizasyonu ile karakterize bir sendrom olarak ifade edilmektedir. Bu sendrom kulak burun boğaz uzmanı ve diş hekimlerini tanı bakımından yanıltabilecek farklı belirtilerle ortaya çıkabilir. Bu makalede Eagle sendromlu bir kadın olgu literatür bilgileri doğrultusunda sunulmuştur. Anahtar Kelimeler: Eagle sendromu, stiloid proçes, konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi

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