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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 9, Issue 2, 2022
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
CASE REPORT ON EAGLE SYNDROME
Author
Moirangthem Sonia*
Email
msonia1985@gmail.com
keyword
Eagle syndrome, Tonsillectomy, Radiotherapy, Intraoral transphenoidal approach, Stylohyoid ligament, Otolaryngologist.
Abstract
Mrs.’X’,45 years old was admitted to hospital OPD, Jodhpur with a complaint of pain at neck region and sensation of firm mass on Right neck region since one year. She stated a complained of burning sensation in throat; pain while swallowing and speaking since 3 last months. She has been diagnosed with eagle syndrome after a thorough physical examination and had undergone a series of diagnostic evaluation. Radiography was done for the patient and observed an excessive elongation and fracture of the styloid process. After admission, she was under medication therapy from the last 2 weeks but doesn’t show any improvement; only symptomatic relief was present, the prognosis was very poor. Even after taking medication therapy,she was suffering from continuous pain on neck and the intensity increases while swallowing food and saliva. After that the patient was finally planned for surgical tonsillectomy surgery and intra-oral transphenoidal approach.Post-operative, the prognosis of the patient seems to be improved and is continuing with the treatment and also coming to hospital for follow up.
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