Imaging Sci Dent.  2012 Jun;42(2):95-97. 10.5624/isd.2012.42.2.95.

Severe calcified stylohyoid complex in twins: a case report

• Kim JE
• Min JH
• Park HR
• Choi BR
• Choi JW
• Huh KH

• KMID: 1974415
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5624/isd.2012.42.2.95

Abstract

The styloid process is a cylindrical, long cartilaginous bone located on the temporal bone. The calcified stylohyoid ligament and elongated styloid process can be identified radiographically, and they are associated with a number of syndromes and symptoms. The exact cause of the styloid process elongation due to calcification and subsequent ossification of ligament is unclear. This report presents a case of severely calcified stylohyoid ligament complex occurred in twins who have the same pattern of calcification.

Keyword

Elongated Styloid Process Syndrome; Radiography, Panoramic; Twins

MeSH Terms

Humans
Ligaments
Ossification, Heterotopic
Radiography, Panoramic
Temporal Bone
Twins
Ossification, Heterotopic
Temporal Bone

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Panoramic radiographs of the twins show the same pattern of stylohyoid complex calcification with significant calcification on the right side noticeable on both images.

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  Fig. 2 Panoramic radiographs of the twins after one and half year show no specific changes on the calcified stylohyoid complex.

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