Eagle jugular syndrome presenting with intracranial hypertension - Diagnosis and illustration of pathophysiology by multi-modality imaging.

Eagle jugular syndrome is an uncommon condition caused by compression of an elongated styloid process onto the internal jugular vein. Its presentation is non-specific but may represent in severe clinical consequences including venous thrombosis and intracranial haemorrhage. Thorough understanding of local anatomy is important in understanding the pathogenesis and establishing the diagnosis.