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Cirugía y cirujanos
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Resumen
REYES-CASTILLO, Karen M. y MOISES-HERNANDEZ, Jorge F.. Eagle syndrome treated by a trans oral approach. Case report. Cir. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.89, suppl.2, pp.41-44. Epub 14-Feb-2022. ISSN 2444-054X. https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.21000073.
Background
Eagle syndrome is an uncommon condition, characterized by alteration in the stylomastoid process and sometimes a complete calcification of the stylohyoid ligament.
Objective
To report the relevance of a timely diagnosis and treatment options.
Case report
53-year-old female, present symptoms, characterized by occipital headache and neck pain and dysphagia with one-year evolution, through studies Imaging and clinical, the diagnosis of eagle syndrome was obtained, which is treated by surgical transoral approach.
Conclusions
Eagle syndrome consists of nonspecific clinical signs, so it is important to understand the diagnostic evaluation, and the variety of treatment options.
Palabras llave : Eagle Syndrome; Styloid process; Transoral approach.