SURGERY FOR EAGLE SYNDROME

A 47-year-old man present with lump sensation in his left-side throat for few months after UPPP (an operation for snoring).

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• EAGLE
• SYNDROME
• ELONGATED
• STYLOID
• PROCESS

[navelover21m]

Hey Doc, I have a very elongated styloid process, its bilateral and longest on the right hand side. My main complaint is swallowing difficulty, dizziness and tmj issues. Its right near the jaw and it hurts quite alot. I am more worried that it could be carotid artery styloid syndrome. Whats the best thing for me to do? Risks? Is waiting to fix it a big issue? Its quite painful every single day. Thank you!!

[doc30450]

It depends, excision of the enlongated styloid process is not a difficult operation. You can ask your family doctor, I am sure that he/she can give you the answer.

[navelover21m]

have you ever heard of this masquerading as a tmj issue?

[doc30450]

It is possible. TMJ and the styloid process are neighborhood.

[Gonadsonfire]

I don't get it

[doc30450]

The cause of the Eagle syndrome is unknown. The X-ray finding is an enlongated styloid process. If the patient doesn't have any symptoms, he doesn't need any treatment. If he has symptoms, like my presented case, surgical treatment is indicated. There are several approaches for the Eagle syndrome, transparotid and transoral are the most common.

[brenthehn]

@navelover21m did you get your surgery?? I am looking at getting the surgery and want to know what happened?? Thankyou.

[SkateWars101]

@doc30450 doc i have a little sumthing like that but it goes down not just a bump and im scared

[Drhomnoct]

Hello. My name is Ricardo Gouveia, from Portugal.

Would mind if I use a snapshot from your video for a poster presentation about Eagle Syndrome?

Thank you very much.

[fintaposta33]

Can you please report how long (cm.) was the removed bone? Thanks.

[barpaza]

I had Eagle syndrome surgery and they had to remove my tonsils to access the bone. Now I have to do it again. Is anybody know if this is going to be as bad as the one where they removed my tonsils ?

it will only be one side this time

[loveistrueandcool]

hopefully this man is doing okay now <3 i think he feels relived after that was taken out, my opinion

[freakilmao]

is this a risky surgery>? and, how long does it take for recovery?

[motivate4change]

How do u post a response????

[motivate4change]

Hello Dr. I would like to know if pain under the jaw bone,coming from under the ear,is a symptom of Eagle syndrome.I have had this pain,as well as pain&pressure on the left side of my throat,since a wisdom tooth extraction20 yrs ago.I have been told I have TMJ,but have much more "Nerve" pain&pressure under the left jawbone,as well as in the left side of my throat.What kind of Dr does this surgery and where are u located?Can u please email me your information?Thank u! motivate4change@yahoo.com

[Rakly3]

@RB132 I had surgery for my eagle syndrome aprox 8 years ago, i was 20 at that time. I've been pain free for years, but it's gradually comming back now.

My surgeon warned me this could happen as the calcium deposit on the SP doesn't stop.