The role of 3D-printing technology in the diagnosis of Eagle syndrome: A case report

RATIONALE: Eagle syndrome is a rare clinical condition that can be associated with elongation of the styloid process. PATIENT CONCERN: A 55-year-old man was presented with vague throat discomfort for several years. DIAGNOSIS: 3-dimentional (3D) computed tomography (CT) reconstruction, and printing r...

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Autores principales: Lee, Dong Hoon, Yoon, Tae Mi, Lee, Joon Kyoo, Lim, Sang Chul
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5895411/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29595704
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000009989
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Sumario:RATIONALE: Eagle syndrome is a rare clinical condition that can be associated with elongation of the styloid process. PATIENT CONCERN: A 55-year-old man was presented with vague throat discomfort for several years. DIAGNOSIS: 3-dimentional (3D) computed tomography (CT) reconstruction, and printing revealed bilateral elongated styloid processes. INTERVENTIONS: The patient has been treated medically, and continues to demonstrate improvement with conservative treatment for 2 years. OUTCOME: We report usefulness of 3D CT and 3D printing technology for diagnosis of Eagle syndrome. LESSONS: 3D CT reconstruction, and printing are beneficial in determining appropriate surgical strategy, and allowing the physician to better explain the lesion, and surgical details to patients.

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