Complete ossification of stylohyoid ligament

Authors

  • Arun Kumar S.Bilodi Asst. Pro. of Anatomy, Dept. of Anatomy, Nepalgunj Medical College, Chisapani, Banke.
  • D Mishra Lecturer in ENT, Nepalgunj Medical College, Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj
  • B N Sinha Pro. of Anatomy, Dept. of Anatomy, Nepalgunj Medical College, Chisapani, Banke

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.805

Abstract

In this particular case the whole of the stylohyoid ligament has been ossified so that
styloid process and stylohyoid ligament are continuous piece of the bone. It is a very
rare anomaly seen in a lady aged 36 years at ENT OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College
Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal. No book or journal has described a bilateral
complete ossification of stylohyoid ligament in man. Hence it has been reported.

Key Words: Lesser cornua, epihyal bone, styloid process, stylohyoid ligament.
hyoid bone. (Reicherts Cartilage)

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How to Cite

S.Bilodi, A. K., Mishra, D., & Sinha, B. N. (2013). Complete ossification of stylohyoid ligament. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 39(136), 348–350. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.805

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 136 (2000)

Section

Case Reports

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