AI Article Synopsis
- Eagle syndrome is characterized by an abnormal elongation of the styloid process, which can compress neck structures like the carotid artery, potentially leading to cerebrovascular issues.
- Damage to the carotid artery from this condition can result in serious problems, including ischemic strokes.
- The article presents a case of a rare occurrence where bilateral carotid artery compression from elongated styloid processes caused ischemic stroke, requiring surgical removal of both processes for treatment.
Article Abstract
Abnormal elongation of styloid process (Eagle syndrome) may cause compression of the adjacent structures in the neck, the most important of which is the carotid artery. This condition may cause damage to the wall of carotid artery and result in cerebrovascular ischemic event. Bilateral carotid artery damage and cerebral stroke because of overgrown styloid processes at both sides is a rare condition. In this article, we report a case of bilateral ischemic stroke because of carotid compression by elongated styloid process at both sides treated by surgical resection of both processes.
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