Elongated styloid process: is it a pathologic condition?
Classification of the stylohyoid complexes based on apparent length on panoramic radiographs in elongated and normal types appears to be incorrect. Considering that the radiographic appearance of the ESP and normal groups was similar and pathologic symptoms were not detected and that there was a relationship between age and length of the complex, elongation of this complex can be considered as a physiologic phenomenon.
There is no evidence that experiencing multiple physical symptoms helps the individual deny the presence of psychiatric disorder.