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A case of an elongated styloid process is reported. It is a rare condition and is liable to be overlooked. Shortening of process can be done through the bed of tonsillar fossa. A review of literature is given.
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Handa, P.S. Elongated styloid process. Ind. J. Otol. 23, 36–39 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047750
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047750