# 3D Rendering of my CT **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [February 27, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017 "2016-02-27T02:52:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chrissy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/chrissy/32/711_2.png) [@Chrissy](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Chrissy)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/1 "2016-02-27T02:52:04Z")
I know you can't dx, but I'm hoping you can help me identify structures and give an assessment of length of the styloid/stylohyoid. I've searched Google images to try to get a sense of normal length and elongated structures, but still can't tell. Your collective experience may be a better gauge of length than what Google can tell me... This image was created with 3D Slicer - with the immensely helpful tutorial by SnappleofDiscord. You're looking at my right side (symptomatic side). There's no tilt to the image, it's a straight look at the right side of my head. Is the structure that descends from my "ear" to the back of my jawbone the styloid/stylohyoid? Is it long? Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom on the matter! [16-Picture1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_eagle/original/1X/82a8ff3614349e1c5044d0fa73a9db6f9528cce1.jpg) (13.8 KB) ---
**Author:** ![Chrissy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/chrissy/32/711_2.png) [@Chrissy](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Chrissy)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/2 "2016-02-27T03:09:45Z")
![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_eagle/original/1X/82a8ff3614349e1c5044d0fa73a9db6f9528cce1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/3 "2016-02-27T21:09:34Z")
Can't really tell from the pic whether it's the styloid process, or the stylo-hyoid ligament, but it looks like calcification- not that we're experts! ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/4 "2016-02-28T02:32:11Z")
I agree, it looks suspicious and pretty long. Could be a combo of the styloid process and calcified stylohyoid ligament. ---
**Author:** ![Chrissy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/chrissy/32/711_2.png) [@Chrissy](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Chrissy)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/5 "2016-02-28T04:30:58Z")
Thanks for the insight. I generated this image from my existing (NON 3D) CT -- for which no doctor has detected this feature. Do you think a doctor would take this as credible evidence for ES? Or do you think s/he would only accept this if it came from another MD? I guess what I'm wondering is if I should take this (and other images I've generated) to the doc in Seattle or is it a lost cause? ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/6 "2016-02-28T04:48:16Z")
Can't answer that question for sure. I think it would be a good way to start a discussion for further investigation. I'd at least try if I were you. I had a CT without contrast & my styloids were very visible. The only thing that can't be determined w/o contrast is whether there's vascular involvement or not. I did have vascular symptoms on one side so assume something important was being restricted. Those symptoms are gone now that I've had the surgery. I posted my CT pics. If you click the photos link above, there are a number of CT pics. Mine are on pg 3 - the two right hand pics in the top row & the 2 left hand pics in the 2nd row. My ligaments were partially calcified & my styloids were pretty long. Never heard how long though. ---
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2016, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/7 "2016-02-28T07:39:20Z")
Could you approach the doctor who tentatively diagnosed you first with these images, as they seem sympathetic? I don't understand why it wasn't visible on the CT ... if all else fails, definitely take it with you and ask the Seattle doc to explain it. ---
**Author:** ![Chrissy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/chrissy/32/711_2.png) [@Chrissy](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Chrissy)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/3d-rendering-of-my-ct/1017/8 "2016-02-28T12:27:38Z")
Thanks for the suggestion, Jules. I think that's a good start, too. If anything else, I think it's evidence that warrants further investigation. If my original doc agrees, perhaps he can order further tests. Either he can use the tests to definitively dx ES and I don't have to see the Seattle doc or I have a better workup to bring with me when I see the Seattle doc. Thanks again for your support and suggestions. I'll let you know how it goes...