Re: Eagles Syndrome?

Posted By CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS on March 29, 1999 at 09:04:37:

In Reply to: Re: Eagles Syndrome? posted by Jo Ann on March 26, 1999 at 19:45:17:






: : For years I have been plaqued with pain and a "cramping" sensation in my neck and throat and often difficulty in swallowing. However, recently I was diagnosed with an extensive and prominently calcified styloid process; thus "Eagles Syndrome". I can find no information on this and the head and neck surgeon that made this diagnosis said he had never seen anything like this, and also had not seen "eagles syndrome" in a decade. He said the whole ligament was calcified and was more or less at a loss as what to do. Now what? Would surgery be the only treatment and if left alone...what to expect?? And how risky is surgery if it is the only treatment? Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.




  Since I notice that your post has not yet been answered, I'll contribute my two-cents worth.  Two years ago, I was searching for articles on Eagles'Syndrome II.   In this type 2 syndrome, the carotic artery gets caught on a deformed or displaced styloid process causing TIA's when the affected person turns his head.  While researching my subject, I did come across a few current articles relating to your problem.  Most of the articles were in books or journals dedicated to otolarynology (ear, nose, and throat). You migh also find Eagles' Syndrome, type 1  mentioned in pediatric books relating to tonsilectomies.




jo ann...thank you for putting your 2-cents worth in. I have still been unable to find alot of info on this subject, but am now scheduled for surgery. I hope this will solve my problem...although I was told I have this particular condition on both sides, but seems to be worse on my left side. One can only wonder when the other side will be affected, if ever. I quit checking this site after receiving no reply, so I really appreciated your in-put...thank you




Marguerite -- I just found many articles on Eagles Syndrome using the search engine "Infoseek."  1) Press  "Directory" located in the headbar of a Netscape screen--then wait for the new screen.  2) Highlight "Netscape's Home" --then wait for new screen.  3) Press arrow until you get "Infoseek"; then of course type in "Eagles Syndrome".  I hope the instructions don't insult you too much, but I wanted to make sure that you could get to the site.  There are many case studies listed as well as bibliographies and general medical information.  There is even a reference to the Cleveland Clinic site.  I wish you well with your surgery.