Three Cases of
Elongated Styloid Process |
이상경상돌기증 3례 |
안병훈; 김덕준; 손영탁; 지병준; 송달원; 방성혁 |
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Abstract |
The elongated styloid process
is not uncommon; but only a few of these patients are symptomatic. This syndrome was first described by Eagle in 1937; and caused by abnormal long styloid process and ossification of stylohyoid ligament. But; the pathogenesis of elongation of styloid process is uncleear.
Recently; the authors have experienced three cases of styloid syndrome. Under the general anesthesia; elongated styloid process were resected via intraoral approach. Postoperative course was uneventful and the symptoms were relieved in two cases; but in one case the symptom was recurred in three months after operation.
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Key Words:
Elongated styloid process
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