Assessment of the stylohoid chain by 3D-CT

Abstract

Three-dimensional CT gives detailed and reliable information about the SHC. We propose that the bending and thickness, which are new parameters, should be taken into consideration in the CT evaluation and classification of SHC variations.

Assessment of the Styloid Process by Cone Beam Computed Tomography

“…In the present study there was no significance in right and left side measurements which is in accordance with the study of Kosar et al [15]. Gender predilection was not seen in the previous [16][17][18] and the present study.…”

“…In a study by Ramadan et al it was seen that the MLA was 67-76 [17] and in a study by Basekin et al [23] it was 65-75 [23] which is in close proximity to the present study. Length and MLA also showed no correlation with the length of SHC.…”

“…Length and MLA also showed no correlation with the length of SHC. Decrease in angle may cause compression of internal carotid artery, while increased angles may cause a compression on the external carotid artery [17] which is more likely to produce symptoms.…”

“…During assessment of the ossified SHC, angles are important parameters as SP is in close proximity to vital structures in the vicinity. Alterations in the APA or MLA of the ossified SHC may provoke these symptoms and they can be easily evaluated by 3D-CT [17].…”

“…It seems that the length is not enough to explain these complaints [19] as many cases of elongated SP are asymptomatic, thus, other morphological characteristics of the SHC, such as the angle degree, are necessary to explain the causes [17,20]. During assessment of the ossified SHC, angles are important parameters as SP is in close proximity to vital structures in the vicinity.…”