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Eagle’s syndrome complicates a carotid

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Eagle's syndrome is an abnormal elongation of the styloid process. The abnormality can lead to orofacial pain. Treatment consists of surgical shortening of the styloid process. This report discusses an uncommon occurrence of symptomatic carotid disease in the setting of Eagle's syndrome. A 73-year-old male presented to clinic with >70% stenosis of the right internal carotid artery. Reviewing the computed tomography angiography revealed an enlarged styloid process superficial to the right internal carotid artery. Upon questioning, the patient related the orofacial pain of Eagle's syndrome with chewing. In combination with plastic surgery, we performed resection of the styloid process and carotid endarterectomy.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101748

Authors: Louis Nelson, Mark Delacure, Loren Masterson

Institution: Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Language: English

Topic: Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250