Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Erin Wolf
Abstract
Eagle Syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by elongation of the styloid process of the temporal bone or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament occurring in a very small percentage of the population that can cause a wide range of common symptoms, leading to it being often misdiagnosed. While there are no set standards for treating Eagle Syndrome, both pharmaceutical and surgical options exist. Pharmaceutical options are often ineffective in long term treatment so surgery is usually required for full symptom resolution. Transoral and Transcervical surgeries have similar efficacies but each come with important drawbacks when considering which type of surgery is right for the patient. Novel methods of surgical approach are still actively being developed as well to give surgeons and patients more options for styloid process resection.
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Kirklin, "Eagle Syndrome: Efficacies of Medical and Surgical Treatments" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 102.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/102
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Eagle Syndrome: Efficacies of Medical and Surgical Treatments
Eagle Syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by elongation of the styloid process of the temporal bone or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament occurring in a very small percentage of the population that can cause a wide range of common symptoms, leading to it being often misdiagnosed. While there are no set standards for treating Eagle Syndrome, both pharmaceutical and surgical options exist. Pharmaceutical options are often ineffective in long term treatment so surgery is usually required for full symptom resolution. Transoral and Transcervical surgeries have similar efficacies but each come with important drawbacks when considering which type of surgery is right for the patient. Novel methods of surgical approach are still actively being developed as well to give surgeons and patients more options for styloid process resection.