Eagle syndrome. A narrative review

Journal of Oral Research

Luis Gamarra¹  Sandra Rojas²  Edward Infantes³  Heber Arbildo⁴  Hernán Vásquez⁵ 

[1] Escuela de Estomatología, Universidad Señor de Sipán. Chiclayo, Perú. Escuela de Estomatología, Universidad Privada Antonio Guillermo Urrelu. Cajamarca, Perú. Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo, Perú ;Escuela de Estomatología, Universidad Señor de Sipán. Chiclayo, Perú. Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo, Perú;Escuela de Estomatología, Universidad Señor de Sipán. Chiclayo, Perú.Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo, Perú;Escuela de Odontología, Universidad Particular de Chiclayo. Chiclayo, Perú. Escuela de Estomatología, Universidad Señor de Sipán. Chiclayo, Perú. Centro de Salud Odontológico San Mateo. Trujillo, Perú;Facultad de Odontología, Universidad San Martín de Porres – Filial Norte. Chiclayo, Perú;

关键词: Eagle syndrome;    Styloid process;    Estylohyoid ligament;    Facial pain;    Review.;   

DOI  :  10.17126/joralres.2016.054

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Painful disorders in the maxillofacial region are common in dental practice. Most of these conditions are not properly diagnosed because of inadequate knowledge of craniofacial and cervico-pharyngeal syndromes such as Eagle Syndrome. The aim of this review is to describe the general aspects, diagnosis and treatment of Eagle syndrome. Eagle syndrome or stylohyoid syndrome was first described by Watt W. Eagle in 1937. It was defined as orofacial pain related to the elongation of the styloid process and ligament stylohyoid calcification. The condition is accompanied by symptoms such as dysphonia, dysphagia, sore throat, glossitis, earache, tonsillitis, facial pain, headache, pain in the temporomandibular joint and inability to perform lateral movements of the neck. Diagnosis and treatment of Eagle syndrome based on symptoms and radiographic examination of the patient will determine the need for surgical or nonsurgical treatment.Eagle syndrome is a complex disorder demanding a thorough knowledge of its signs and symptoms to make a correct diagnosis and provide an appropriate subsequent treatment. Disseminating information about this syndrome among medical-dental professionals is essential to provide adequate dental care to patients.

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