A neck CT would show the styloid processes. There’s been a discussion a while back about what Dr Hussein Samji needed when people are referred to him, so here’s the link : CT neck non-contrast “styloid protocol”?
There’s a few backwards and forwards comments, and some conflicting info, but MusicGeek (who’s had 2 surgeries with Dr Samji) got this clarified towards the end of the discussion. Dr Samji asks patients to request a CT neck, non-contrast, Styloid Protocol, and says this request should be universal, i.e. that radiologists should understand what’s being asked for, and should measure the styloid processes both sides. This discussions mentions that the disc and scan report should be sent in, and when booking an appt. a ‘new patient Eagles visit’ is requested.
I don’t know about the other doctors though, probably best to email/ ring their offices to see what they would need, as doctors sometimes like things done their way (some doctors like to look for any signs of vascular involvement, so like a CT with contrast, but Dr Samji isn’t worried about that so asks for a non-contrast CT!)
BTW- MRI’s are not generally helpful for ES as they show soft tissues and the calcification doesn’t show up well, CT’s are better.
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