Three Cases of 
Elongated Styloid Process

Keimyung Medical Journal 1990;9(4):493-498.

Three Cases of Elongated Styloid Process

이상경상돌기증 3례

안병훈; 김덕준; 손영탁; 지병준; 송달원; 방성혁

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.

Key Words: Elongated styloid process