Abstract
Eagle syndrome is a rare condition resulting from elongation of the temporal styloid process or calcification of its associated stylohyoid ligaments. Although usually presenting with pain or odynophagia, Eagle syndrome has been reported to cause a multitude of neurologic symptoms or vascular complications, some of which can be life-threatening. We present a case in which an endovascularly placed internal carotid artery stent in close proximity to a calcified stylohyoid ligament resulted in stent fracture with subsequent stent and vessel occlusion. We review and discuss the presentation, diagnosis, etiology, complications and treatment options of the syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Radiology Case Reports |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CT
- Carotid stent
- Eagle syndrome
- Stent fracture
- Stylocarotid syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging