This report describes the presentation and management of a case of Eagle's syndrome in a 30-year-old male. This disease is a rare cause of unilateral cervicofacial pain due to elongated and calcified styloid process. This patient was managed with trans-oral styloidectomy after an extensive workup involving multiple specialties. One month postsurgery, the patient is doing well and reports resolution of symptoms with no recurrence or complications.
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