Chronological Progression of an Enlarged Styloid Process: A Case Report of Eagle Syndrome

Figure 3

Intraoperative findings and the resected styloid process. The styloid process was resected via a transcervical approach. The submandibular gland was removed to ensure a clear field of view. The styloid process (arrowheads) was observed to be continuous with the hyoid bone on the dorsal side of the hypoglossal nerve (arrow), and a 40 mm portion was resected from the site of attachment to the hyoid bone.