Spiral CT and Image Post-Processing in Patients with Elongated Styloid Processes and Eagle's Syndrome

Abstract

Spiral CT with multiplanar image reconstruction and other forms of 3D image post-processing is a valid instrument for morphological studies. Lesion morphology is strictly related to the pathological expression and clinical pattern of many abnormal conditions. Eagle's Syndrome is a typical example and a full morphological study may offer the right information to confirm the diagnosis. We discuss the possibilities of spiral CT and image post-processing in evaluating the morphology of the styloid processes and other osteoligamentous adjacent structures to complete the diagnosis of Eagle's Syndrome and plan possible surgical treatment.