Eagle syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Eagle syndrome. This is compression of neighbouring structures by an elongated styloid bone. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is compression of neighbouring structures by an elongated styloid bone
- The styloid bone is longer than 25mm
Neurological presentations
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Head and neck symptoms
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Styloidogenic jugular vein compression syndrome (SJVCS)
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Systemic presentations
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Differential diagnosis
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Investigations
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Treatment
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Synonym
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References
- Dong Z, Bao H, Zhang L, Hua Z. Eagle's syndrome associated with lingual nerve paresthesia: a case report. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014; 72:886.e1-e4.
- Sveinsson O, Kostulas N, Herrman L. Internal carotid dissection caused by an elongated styloid process (Eagle syndrome). BMJ Case Rep 2013; 2013:bcr2013009878.
- Hebant B, Guegan-Massardier E, Macaigne V, Triquenot-Bagan A. Ischemic stroke due to internal carotid artery dissection associated with an elongated styloid process (Eagle syndrome). J Neurol Sci 2017; 372:466-467.
- Raser JM, Mullen MT, Kasner SE, Cucchiara BL, Messé SR. Cervical carotid artery dissection is associated with styloid process length. Neurology 2011; 77:2061-2066.
- Montalbetti L, Ferrandi D, Pergami P, Savoldi F. Elongated styloid process and Eagle's syndrome. Cephalalgia 1995; 15:80-93.
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