Eagle syndrome is characterized by recurrent pain in the middle part of the throat (oropharynx) and face. “Classic Eagle syndrome” is typically seen in patients after throat trauma or tonsillectomy. Symptoms include dull and persistent throat pain that may radiate to the ear and worsen with rotation of the head.

What is the cause of Eagle syndrome?

It is typically caused by an unusually long styloid process bone, which is a pointy bone just beneath the ear. The pain caused by Eagle syndrome is a type of nerve pain, which means it is caused by unusual nerve signals, not damage to the painful area.

Which nerve is affected by Eagle's syndrome?

Object: Eagle syndrome is characterized by unilateral pain in the oropharynx, face, and earlobe, and is caused by an elongated styloid process or ossification of the stylohyoid ligament with associated compression of the glossopharyngeal nerve.