title: [Anomalies of mineralization of the temporal styloid process (author's transl)].
abstract: Three cases treated by medical means are reported, and reports in the published literature briefly reviewed. --Anatomically the temporal styloid process is related to four main structures : the carotid artery and vein, and the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves. --Hypotheses as to the pathogenesis of these lesions are based on clinical findings. The anomalies may be discovered : 1) On radiological examination. 2) Present as pain in the tonsillar region radiating to the neck. 3) Fronto-orbital or temporo-occipital headaches. 4) Sudden repetitive bouts of syncope. --Therapy includes psychotherapy, local infiltration of an anesthetic, or removal of a fragment of the calcified styloid process by a cervical or pharyngeal approach.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011859:Radiography; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Les anomalies de minéralisation de l'appareil stylien.