A Rare Case in Intensive Care Unit: Eagle Syndrome

Abstract

Eagle syndrome is the lengthening of the styloid process or calcifying of the stylohyoid and stylomandibular ligament. Although symptoms are non-specific, such as a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, severe conditions such as syncope may also be seen. This study presented a case of a 57-year-old patient diagnosed with Eagle syndrome while syncope etiology was being investigated, and the diagnosis and treatment processes of this uncommon syndrome were explained.

Keywords

• eagle syndrome
• stiloid process
• syncope