Pain in tonsillar fossa and upper neck is characteristic of? – ENT MCQ

Pain in tonsillar fossa and upper neck is characteristic of?
A. Eagle’s syndrome
B. Apert’s syndrome
C. Sickler’s syndrome
D. Usher’s syndrome

Correct answer : A. Eagle’s syndrome

Eagle’s syndrome – bilateral ossification of stylohyoid ligaments

• Eagle’s syndrome is characterised by pain in tonsillar fossa and upper neck.
• Pain radiates of ipsilateral ear.
• There is aggravation of pain on swallowing.
• It is caused by calcification of stylohyoid ligament / elongation of styloid process.

Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat by P.L. Dhingra, 5th edition, p287.
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