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Eagle syndrome is also known as -

A
Styalgia
B
Ludwig's Angina
C
Pharyngeal bursitis
D
Amourosis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Styalgia StyalgiaChronic throat pain along the anatomic course of thyrohyoid ligament.It is also called Eagle's syndromeIt is related to unrecognised elongation of styloid process, a clacified stylohoid ligament, or stylohyoid muscle tendinitis.Elongated styloid process protrudes into the tonsillar fossa and puts pressure on the trigeminal, glossopharyngeal,vagus or facial nerves.

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