Exertional Headache as Unusual Presentation of the Syndrome of an Elongated Styloid Process |
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| Authors: | Ferdinando Maggioni MD ; Rosario Marchese-Ragona MD ; Edoardo Mampreso MD ; Federico Mainardi MD ; Giorgio Zanchin MD |
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| Institution: | From the University of Padua—Department of Neurosciences, Padua, Italy (F. Maggioni, E. Mampreso, and G. Zanchin);University of Padua—Department of Otolaringology, Padua, Italy (R. Marchese-Ragona);Headache Centre—Department of Neurosciences, Venice, Italy (F. Mainardi). |
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| Abstract: | We present the case of a 34-year-old man with a 2-year history of pain related to efforts in heavy lifting, beginning in the right ear and radiating to the neck and to the vertex. He underwent multiple negative neuroimaging examinations, until a 3-dimensional computerized tomography scan of the pharyngeal region evidenced an elongated styloid process. A diagnosis of Eagle's syndrome was made. The excision of the elongated styloid process was performed, resulting in complete and lasting pain relief. We focus on Eagle's syndrome and in particular on this atypical presentation. |
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| Keywords: | exertional headache secondary exertion headache facial pain Eagle's syndrome elongated styloid process |
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