Volume 48, Issue 4 December 2024 JVU 484-225 | EAGLE Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, Proposed Classification and Role of Ultrasound in its Diagnosis and Management-JVU 484-225 | EAGLE Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, Proposed Classification and Role of Ultrasound in its Diagnosis and Management

JVU 484-225 | EAGLE Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, Proposed Classification and Role of Ultrasound in its Diagnosis and Management

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The case report titled "Eagle Syndrome: Case Report, Literature Review, Proposed Classification, and Role of Ultrasound in its Diagnosis and Management" in the Journal for Vascular Ultrasound details a specific medical case involving a 68-year-old male diagnosed with Eagle syndrome. This condition is usually related to an elongated styloid process or a calcified stylohyoid ligament, which can impinge on adjacent nerves, arteries, or veins, causing a range of symptoms. The syndrome typically presents with neurologic pain or vascular issues due to compression of the arteries or veins.<br /><br />The patient reported left upper extremity weakness without facial pain or dysphagia and was initially suspected of having a transient ischemic attack or stroke. Imaging studies identified significant vascular findings, including potential extrinsic compression from an elongated styloid process causing narrowing of the carotid artery.<br /><br />The authors propose a classification of Eagle syndrome variants and emphasize the role of ultrasound in its diagnosis and treatment management. Doppler ultrasound can help identify the anatomical anomalies and vascular implications associated with this condition. Surgical intervention, usually styloidectomy, is recommended and shows high success rates, as evidenced by the patient's recovery and cessation of symptoms post-surgery.<br /><br />The report highlights the overall rarity of Eagle syndrome yet underscores the importance of recognizing its potential severity, especially concerning vascular complications. It provides a comprehensive review, including anatomical, pathological perspective, and technological methodologies like ultrasound for efficient diagnosis and management of the syndrome. The article aims to raise awareness among clinicians and technologists to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for this rare condition.

Keywords

Eagle Syndrome

styloid process

vascular compression

ultrasound diagnosis

Doppler ultrasound

styloidectomy

vascular complications

neurologic pain

carotid artery

case report