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An Unusual Cause of Throat Pain:A Case Report
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A 42-year man complained with unilateral throat pain and foreign body sensation in throat since last two years. Patient had tenderness over the left tonsillar fossa when palpated. Computed tomography (CT) imaging of the neck showed bilateral enlarged styloid process, measuring 6.8 mm on right side and 5.1 cm on left side. The salivary and thyroid glands, as well as pharyngeal and laryngeal findings, were normal. The patient was taken up for surgery after complete diagnosis. The pain and discomfort were relieved after Styloidectomy.
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Throat Pain, Eagle’s Syndrome, Elongated Styloid Process, Styloidectomy.
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