EAGLES SYNDROME - A CASE-REPORT

The authors analyzed, through a review of the literature, Eagle's Synd rome which is a complex entity which presents common symptoms varying from an aching sensation in the throat to dysphagia and pain when rota ting the head. Diagnosis and treatment are the main topics discussed r elative to this abnormality which involves the styloid/stylohyoid comp lex, A case report is presented of a woman, aged 52, who submitted to surgical treatment using an extraoral approach for removal of the elon gated styloid process to illustrate and facilitate the explanation of Eagle's Syndrome, including its manifestations and proper treatment.