Abstract
Stylalgia is an important cause of paroxysmal dull pain in the throat and ear. Enlarged styloid process is the ossification stylohyoid ligament. Pain is aggravated by the act of deglutition. Pain due to enlarged styloid process may be attributed to the Glassopharyngeal Neuritis or stiff bony clasp formation. Styloidectomy, by any route, is a satisfactory mode of treatment in such cases. In cases with prolonged illness or no response with styloidectomy, Glassopharyngeal Neurectomy may be taken up.
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Verma, R. Stylalgia. IJO & HNS 48, 312–314 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048664
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