Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
| Autor: | Benjamin B. Cable, Sanjeeb Sudarshan Bhandari, Cameron P. Worden, Damon R. Kuehl |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Case Report Physical examination 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Emergency Nursing 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Hematoma Eagle syndrome medicine medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry airway impingement lcsh:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid hematoma lcsh:RC86-88.9 030206 dentistry medicine.disease Dysphagia Surgery Airway Compromise Stylohyoid ligament fracture Radiological weapon Emergency Medicine atraumatic medicine.symptom Airway business |
| Zdroj: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, Vol 4, Iss 2 (2020) Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Popis: | Author(s): Worden, Cameron P.; Bhandari, Sanjeeb S.; Cable, Benjamin B.; Kuehl, Damon R. | Abstract: Introduction: Painful neck swelling is a common emergency complaint but can present diagnostic challenges. Eagle syndrome is a rare clinical entity in which a pathologically elongated styloid process or ossified stylohyoid ligament produces a constellation of symptoms in the head and neck region.Case Report: We present the case of a 50-year-old male with a spontaneous, atraumatic fracture of an elongated styloid process associated with hematoma formation and radiological findings of airway impingement.Discussion: The classic triad for Eagle syndrome consists of unilateral cervicofacial pain, globus sensation, and dysphagia. Diagnosis of Eagle syndrome should be made based on a combination of physical examination and radiological findings. Treatment options vary based on severity of symptoms.Conclusion: Although more likely to be an indolent and progressive complaint, providers in the acute care setting should be familiar with Eagle syndrome due to the potential for a spontaneous fracture of an elongated styloid process to cause acute, painful neck swelling and life-threatening airway compromise. |
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