Stylalgia-glossopharyngeal neuralgia: Review of anatomy and outcome of management

Shedge, Swapna A; Havle, Abhay D.; Doshi, M.A.; Roy, Priya P

doi:10.1016/j.jasi.2016.08.109

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“…The incidence of elongated styloid process is 4% in the general population, of which only 4% are reported to be symptomatic, with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1. It is usually reported in adults after the third decade of life [ 4 ].…”

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“…In the general population, the length of the styloid process is usually less than 2.5 cm. It is interpreted as elongated when the length is more than 3-4 cm (as seen in imaging studies), and it includes the combined length of the styloid process and the ossified stylohyoid ligament [ 4 ]. There are several hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of Eagle’s syndrome.…”

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“…Treatment of Eagle’s syndrome usually begins with pharmacological agents such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and weak opioids such as tramadol. Surgical intervention in the form of styloidectomy is the definitive management when medical management fails [ 4 ]. Moreover, minimally invasive interventional therapy in the form of glossopharyngeal nerve block followed by radiofrequency treatment is an attractive alternative.…”

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Eagle’s Syndrome Managed Successfully by Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

Swain¹,

Vidhya²,

Kumar³

2020

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Eagle's syndrome is a rare cause of craniofacial pain caused by impingement of adjacent neurovascular elements by an elongated styloid process or by a calcified stylohyoid ligament. There is a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, which encompasses craniofacial pain, oropharyngeal pain, otalgia, headache, and vertigo. Typically, the glossopharyngeal nerve gets entrapped, giving rise to characteristic orofacial pain. The diagnosis of Eagle's syndrome is confirmed radiologically, and the management includes pharmacotherapy and surgical removal of the styloid process. Moreover, minimally invasive interventions in the form of glossopharyngeal nerve block and radiofrequency treatment can also be effective in providing pain relief. We report a case of an elderly male who presented with features of glossopharyngeal neuralgia secondary to an elongated styloid process and was managed successfully with pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the glossopharyngeal nerve.

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Eagle’s Syndrome Managed Successfully by Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

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Kumar³

2020

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“…Watt found the incidence of elongated styloid process is 4% in the general population, of which only 4%-10% are reported to be symptomatic, with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1. It is usually reported in adults after the third decade of life [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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A Case of Eagle Syndrome in a Chiropractic Patient

Vernon¹

2023

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Eagle syndrome is a rare condition that is characterized by, among other things, pain in the face and neck, with the majority of cases being unilateral and isolated to the lower jaw. It is not uncommon for the pain to radiate to the ear. Symptoms can be constant or intermittent and may increase with yawning or rotation of the head, causing Eagle syndrome to be frequently misdiagnosed. The objective of this report is to summarize the symptoms, diagnostic workup, necessary imaging, and management of Eagle syndrome.

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Stylalgia-glossopharyngeal neuralgia: Review of anatomy and outcome of management

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Eagle’s Syndrome Managed Successfully by Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

Eagle’s Syndrome Managed Successfully by Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

A Case of Eagle Syndrome in a Chiropractic Patient

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