Carotid Stent Fracture from Stylocarotid Syndrome

Authors

  • Jeffrey Hooker
  • David Andrew Joyner
  • Edward Patrick Farley
  • Majid Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i6.1618

Keywords:

Eagle syndrome, stylocarotid syndrome, stent fracture, carotid stent, CT

Abstract

Eagle syndrome is a rare condition resulting from elongation of the temporal styloid process or calcification of its associated stylohyoid ligaments. Although usually presenting with pain or odynophagia, Eagle syndrome has been reported to cause a multitude of neurologic symptoms or vascular complications, some of which can be life-threatening. We present a case in which an endovascularly placed internal carotid artery stent in close proximity to a calcified stylohyoid ligament resulted in stent fracture with subsequent stent and vessel occlusion. We review and discuss the presentation, diagnosis, etiology, complications and treatment options of the syndrome.

Author Biographies

Jeffrey Hooker

Resident

Department of Radiology

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, MS 39216

David Andrew Joyner

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiology

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, MS 39216

Edward Patrick Farley

Assistant Professor

Department of Radiology

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, MS 39216

Majid Khan

Associate Professor

Department of Radiology

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, MS 39216

Published

2016-06-24

Issue

Section

Neuroradiology