Fractured styloid process masquerading as neck pain: Cone-beam computed tomography investigation and review of the literature
Imaging Science in Dentistry
; : 67-72, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Historically, Eagle syndrome is a term that has been used to describe radiating pain in the orofacial region, foreign body sensation, and/or dysphagia due to a unilateral or bilateral elongated styloid process impinging upon the tonsillar region. Because elongated styloid processes–with or without associated Eagle syndrome–can present with various symptoms and radiographic findings, it can be challenging for healthcare practitioners to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Abnormal styloid anatomy can lead to a multitude of symptoms, including chronic orofacial/neck pain, thus masquerading as more commonly diagnosed conditions. In this report, we describe a patient who presented to our department with styloid process elongation and fracture. A careful history, physical examination, and a conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) investigation led to the diagnosis. The patient was then referred for appropriate care. This case report demonstrates the utilization of CBCT in differentiating a fracture site from a pseudo-joint that might mimic a fracture.
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主要主题:
Physical Examination
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Sensation
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Deglutition Disorders
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Neck Pain
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Eagles
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Delivery of Health Care
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Diagnosis
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
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Foreign Bodies
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Neck
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Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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En
期刊:
Imaging Science in Dentistry
年:
2018
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Article