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Styloid apparatus anomaly causing dysphagia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. E. J. Leighton*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford
H. B. Whittet
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford
S. Golding
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Oxford.
A. P. Freeland
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford
*
Mrs S. E. J. Leighton, F.R.C.S. Department of Otolaryngology, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17.

Abstract

An unusual case of dysphagia due to anomalous styloid apparatus anatomy is presented. Clinical and radiological findings are documented. Variations in anatomy and clinical syndromes are discussed together with management.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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