Rare Association of Eagle Syndrome with Crohn’s Disease
B. Ravi Shankar *
Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
Srivani Reddy. A
Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
Vijay Kumar. R
Department of ENT, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
Sapna Marda
Department of Radiology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
Jangeer Bee
Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
Devasree. C. Srinivasulu
Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this case report is to report an association of Eagle’s Syndrome and Crohn’s disease.
Case Presentation: We present a rare case of a 30-year old woman with a decade-long history of Crohn’s disease, recently diagnosed with Eagle Syndrome following complaints of facial pain exacerbated by cold exposure.
Discussion: Eagle Syndrome is a rare clinical condition caused by an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament. It often presents with vague head and neck symptoms such as throat pain, dysphagia, craniofacial discomfort leading to frequently delayed or misdiagnosis. It can be unilateral or bilateral.
Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of considering rare differential diagnosis in patients with complex autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, particularly when symptoms deviate from GIT manifestations.
Keywords: Stylohyoid, dysphagia, IBD, craniofacial pain