Stylohyoid Calcification: Case Study

Key Components of Stylohyoid Calcifications

Often seen and diagnosed from a routine pano or CT scan, incidental finding.

Commonly has a bilateral presentation with Eagle’s Syndrome.

Can vary in length and intensity or opacity.

Calcified stylohyoid ligaments are thought to be the result of post-tonsillectomy or traumatic scarring.

Elongated styloid processes develop from variations in embryological development.

A styloid process is typically considered to be long when it is more than 30 mm.

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