Eagle's syndrome: an unusual cause of a clicking jaw.
Calcification of the stylohyoid ligament is a well recognised radiographic finding in dental practice. Fortunately, affected individuals seldom develop symptoms. We report a case of a patient whose main complaint was a loud click following jaw movement. This unusual presentation has not been described before and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of 'clicking jaw'.
Godden
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Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, North Manchester General Hospital.
Adam
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Woodwards
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000473:pathology; D007568:Jaw / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D011859:Radiography; D013016:Sound; D013577:Syndrome; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology