scholarly journals Diagnostic reproducibility of the elongated styloid process

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulnara Scaf ◽  
Deborah Queiroz de Freitas ◽  
Leonor de Castro Monteiro Loffredo
Keyword(s):  
Interobserver Agreement ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Kappa Statistics ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Edentulous Patients ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Level Of Agreement

The aim of this study was to estimate the reproducibility related to the presence and to the measurements of elongated styloid process (ESP), based on panoramic radiographs and the prevalence of ESP. Experimental design: one hundred sixty six panoramic radiographs were used, from edentulous patients from the Radiology Clinic files, at Araraquara Dental School, Unesp, during a four-year period. One hundred and twenty one were female and 45 were male. Two calibrated observers evaluated the radiographs. A caliper was used to measure, in mm, the ESP from the base of the temporal bone to the tip of the structure. The ESP was considered present when the measurements were 30mm or more. Kappa statistics (k ) and intra-class correlation coefficient (r ), were applied to estimate the reproducibility. The results showed that related to the presence of ESP, the interobserver agreement was k =0.85. Related to the measurements of ESP, the interobserver agreement was r =0.52. The prevalence of ESP was estimated in 12.6%. ESP distribution in females was similar to that for males. In conclusion, we found a greater level of agreement when observers evaluated the presence of ESP than when they did the measurement of ESP. The prevalence of ESP was 12.6%.

scholarly journals Styloid process elongation and calcification in subjects with tmd: clinical and radiographic aspects

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Machado de Andrade ◽  
Carolina Almeida Rodrigues ◽  
Plauto C. Aranha Watanabe ◽  
Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto
Keyword(s):  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Panoramic Radiograph ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Eagle’S Syndrome ◽  
Linear Measurements ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Cephalometric Radiograph ◽  
Lateral Cephalometric Radiograph ◽  
Process Length

Knowledge of the Eagle's syndrome shows that its symptoms can be very easily confused with other types of craniomandibular disorders, especially temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The aim of this study was to find a possible correlation between the presence of TMD and elongation of the styloid process as well relate to presence of calcification of the stilohyoid chain. Fifty patients with TMD, confirmed from the RDC/TMD, were examined clinically and radiographically. Radiographic documentation consisted of digital panoramic radiograph and digital lateral cephalometric radiograph. Radiocef software (Radiomemory) was used for the analysis of radiographs by means of specific cephalometric tracing and linear measurements of the styloid process. Each radiograph was traced and measured three times with intervals of 1 month to spread the error. Statistical analysis was performed by Pearson's test (p=0.001) using Biostat 4.0 statistical software. Result showed an incidence of 76% elongation of the styloid process in the sample. There was a correlation between the bilateral measures taken in panoramic radiographs (?<0.001) and also for measures of styloid process length carried out in different panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalometric radiographs (?<0.001). It was concluded that there is prevalence of elongated styloid process in patients with TMD. However, no relationship was found between measurements on the stylohyoid chain and symptoms of headache, orofacial pain, tinnitus and vertigo.

scholarly journals Occurrence of the Elongated Styloid Process on Digital Panoramic Radiographs in the Riyadh Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Lingam Amara Swapna ◽  
Nada Tarek AlMegbil ◽  
Alhanouf Othman Almutlaq ◽  
Pradeep Koppolu
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Digital Radiographs ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Orofacial Region ◽  
Measuring Tool

Background. Patients with an elongated styloid process might present with dysphagia and pain in the cervicofacial region. These patients could be misdiagnosed as other orofacial pathologies. Aim. The present study attempted to assess the prevalence of the elongated styloid process on digital panoramic radiographs in the Riyadh population. Materials and Methods. The present prospective randomized study was conducted on the panoramic digital radiographs of 300 randomly selected patients visiting a private dental hospital to identify any elongation of the styloid process. Only the radiographs without any magnification errors were considered. The styloid process length was measured using the Sidexis measuring tool and entered in an Excel spreadsheet with other demographic data. A length beyond 30 mm was considered styloid process elongation. The data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results. The symptoms of styloid process elongation were higher among females (78.6%), and this difference was statistically significant (χ2 = 7.182; P = 0.007 ). No statistically significant association was observed between styloid process elongation and symptoms between different age groups. Females exhibited a significant longer mean length of the styloid process than males. The present study exhibited a 27.3% prevalence for the elongation and calcification of the styloid process. Conclusion. Given the significant prevalence of the elongated styloid process in our study, we recommend it to be considered as one of the differential diagnosis for pain or discomfort in the orofacial region.

scholarly journals Prevalence of elongated styloid process in Saudi population of Aseer region

2013 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 449-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Asif Shaik ◽  
Sultan Mohammed Kaleem ◽  
Abdul Wahab ◽  
Shahul Hameed ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Frequent Pattern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Type I ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Radiographic Appearance ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Objective: The study was performed to investigate the prevalence, morphology and calcification pattern of elongated styloid process in Saudi population of Aseer (Southern) region and its relation to gender and sub-age groups. Materials and Methods: This study was analyzed digital panoramic radiographs of 1,162 adults. Any radiograph with questionable styloid process was excluded from the study. The apparent length of the styloid process was measured by a single experienced dental and maxillofacial Radiologist. The elongated styloid process was classified with the radiographic appearance based on the morphology and calcification pattern. The data were analyzed by using Student′s t-test and Chi-square test with P value less than 0.05. Results: A total of 1,085 Digital panoramic radiographs showed elongated styloid process of which 686 (63.2%) were noticed in males and 399 (36.8%) were noticed in female patients. There was a statistical significant difference noticed in the mean difference of elongated styloid process between 20-29, 50-59 and 60 years and above sub-age groups. The elongated styloid process was more prevalent in elderly aged male patients (P < 0.05). Type I morphology with calcified out line (a) was the most frequent pattern of calcification noticed in the present study.Conclusion: The panoramic radiographs are economical, easily accessible and useful diagnostic tool for early detection of elongated styloid process with or without symptoms. However, studies with larger sample size would further help to assess the prevalence of this elongated styloid process in Saudi population of various other regions.

scholarly journals Elongated Styloid Process in Panoramic Radiographs

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-211
Author(s):  
Pedro Luiz de Carvalho ◽  
Lorena Guimarães Valente ◽  
Larissa Victória Barbosa Freitas ◽  
João Marcelo Ferreira de Medeiros ◽  
André Alencar de Lemos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Styloid Process ◽  
Apparent Size ◽  
Type I ◽  
Bone Lengthening ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Northern Brazil

AbstractThe aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of the elongated styloid process in panoramic radiographic exams, in a subpopulation of northern Brazil in relation to age, sex and side. Panoramic radiographs were selected, and the apparent size of the styloid process was measured from the point where the styloid leaves the tympanic plate to the tip of the process. The data were analyzed using chi-square tests and variance analysis with a 5% significance level. Approximately 30% of the elongated styloid process was observed in patients between 18 to 35 years. Of the styloid processes that measured more than 30 mm (elongated), 764 styloid processes (81%) showed Type I elongation pattern, 97 styloid processes (10%) showed Type II calcification patterns, and 85 styloid processes (9%) showed Type III calcification patterns. The prevalence of the elongated styloid process was high, and no statistically significant correlation was found between the presence of the elongated styloid process and the variables studied.Keywords: Bone Lengthening. Osteogenesis. Radiography, Panoramic. ResumoO objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a prevalência do processo estilóide alongado em exames radiográficos panorâmicos, em uma subpopulação do norte do Brasil em relação à idade, sexo e lado. Radiografias panorâmicas foram selecionadas, e tamanho aparente do processo estilóide foi medido a partir do ponto em que o estilóide deixa a placa timpânica até a ponta do processo. Os dados foram analisados por meio de testes qui-quadrado e análise de variância com nível de significância de 5%. Aproximadamente 73% do processo estilóide alongado foi observado em pacientes entre 18 e 53 anos (p <0,05). Dos processos estilóides que mediram mais de 30 mm (alongados), 543 processos estiloide (82,9%) mostraram padrão de alongamento do Tipo I, 33 processos estiloide (5,03%) mostraram padrões de calcificação do Tipo II, e 79 processos estilóide (12,06%) mostraram padrões de calcificação do Tipo III. A prevalência do processo estilóide alongado foi alta e não foi encontrada correlação estatisticamente significante entre a presença do processo estilóide alongado e as variáveis estudadas.Palavras-chave: Alongamento Ósseo. Osteogênese. Radiografia Panorâmica.

Incidence of the Type and Calcification Patterns in Patients with Elongated Styloid Process

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ilgüy ◽  
D Ilgüy ◽  
N Güler ◽  
G Bayirli
Keyword(s):  
Styloid Process ◽  
Type I ◽  
Frequent Patterns ◽  
Eagle’S Syndrome ◽  
Radiographic Evidence ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Male Ratio ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

We investigated the incidence of elongated styloid process (Eagle's syndrome) using panoramic radiographs taken of 860 patients referred to our clinic. Any styloid process identified was classified according to its length, type and the pattern of calcification. Fifty-nine elongated styloid processes were identified in 32 patients (3.7%), most being bilateral; 24 patients were female and eight were male (female/male ratio: 3:1). The mean age of these patients was 43 ± 14 years (range: 18 − 78 years). Type I (elongated) was the most frequent type on both sides (42/59); and the most frequent patterns of calcification were partially calcified on the left side (18/59) and completely calcified on the right side (16/59). Only two patients were symptomatic. A corrected differential diagnosis is important to distinguish elongated styloid process from other pathologies with partially overlapping symptoms. We would recommend that clinicians consider the possibility of Eagle's syndrome when both the clinical and radiographic evidence support this diagnosis.

scholarly journals PROCESSO ESTILOIDE ALONGADO NAS RADIOGRAFIAS PANORÂMICAS EM UMA SUBPOPULAÇÃO

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. eUJ3940
Author(s):  
Pedro Luiz de Carvalho ◽  
◽  
Antônio Martins do Amaral Neto ◽  
Larissa Victória Barbosa Freitas ◽  
Kunihiro Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Styloid Process ◽  
Apparent Size ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Eagle Syndrome

Styloid process elongation associated with symptoms such as cervicofacial pain, tinnitus and otalgia is called Eagle Syndrome. The objective of this study is to assess the presence of elongated styloid process through panoramic radiographs, in a subpopulation of the State of Para, Brazil, as to age and sex. Panoramic radiographs were selected and the apparent size of the styloid process was measured from the point where the styloid leaves the tympanic plate to the lower tip of the process. Data were analyzed by means of chi-square tests and the “t” test with a significance level of 5%. Forty-three percent of all elongated styloid processes were observed in patients aged between 18 and 35 years old. Of these styloid processes measuring more than 30 mm, there were 815 that showed a Type I elongation pattern, being 98 that showed a Type II calcification pattern and 92 showed a Type III calcification pattern. It is concluded that the Type I elongated styloid process was the most frequent, but no statistically significant correlation was found between the presence of the elongated styloid process and the studied variables.

scholarly journals Styloid process elongation in a sample of Lebanese population: a consideration for the prevention of Eagle syndrome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges Aoun ◽  
Nour Srour ◽  
Abbass El-Outa ◽  
Ibrahim Nasseh
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process ◽  
Lebanese Population ◽  
Eagle Syndrome ◽  
The Right

Background. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and patterns of styloid process elongation in a general Lebanese population sample. Methods. Digital panoramic radiographs of 489 Lebanese adults (218 males and 271 females, mean age of 47.56 ± 16.149) were included in this retrospective study. First, we screened for detection of elongated styloid process, then we analyzed these cases and classified the elongation types. Data obtained were transformed into SPSS v24 and descriptive and inferential analyses were done.  Results. In our sample, elongated styloid process was seen in 76 cases (15.5%) (45/271 women and 31/218 men). Despite no significant gender predisposition, females were slightly more affected than males (59.2% females to 40.8% males). As for the age, elongation was significantly more likely to be present at 45-64 years of age. The right side was slightly more affected than the left side (86.8% vs. 76.3% respectively), with type 1 elongation as the most common. Nevertheless, bilateral elongation was much more common than unilateral elongation (63.2%). Interestingly, females were more likely to suffer from bilateral elongation (64.58%) compared to men (35.41%). Conclusion. Elongated styloid process represents a common finding detected fortuitously on panoramic radiographs. Therefore, being a main feature in Eagle syndrome, dentists should be aware of this clinical entity and actively screen for it.

scholarly journals Use of Digital Panoramic Radiographs in the Study of Styloid Process Elongation

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Cabral dos Santos Accioly Lins ◽  
Renan Macêdo Cutrim Tavares ◽  
Camila Caroline da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Panoramic Radiography ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Anatomical Variation ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Type I ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Elongated Styloid Process

This work aimed to evaluate the occurrence of suggestive images of styloid process elongation in panoramic radiographs, noting their frequency according to sex, age, and location, as well as measure and classify the types and patterns of calcification of elongated styloid processes. 2,500 panoramic radiographs were evaluated in a Radiology Clinic in Recife, PE, Brazil, performed between 2008 and 2010, with the age ranging from 25 to 80 years old. 560 of the radiographs analyzed fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Of this total, 216 (38.57%) presented suggestive images of the styloid process elongation, 45 (20.8%) belonging to male and 171 (79.2%) to female, and 84.7% were bilateral. After all measurements, mean values of 35.5 mm (left side) and 37.6 mm (right side) were obtained and these differences were statistically significant (p<0.001). The most common type of stretching found was elongated (type I) with 73.1%, and the pattern of calcification was partially calcified (62.5%). It was found that the elongation of the styloid process is an anatomical variation, which must be taken into account by dentists, and because panoramic radiography is a technique of easy approach and low cost and routine, it can be used to aid in the diagnosis of elongated styloid process.

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