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Hyoid Bone Syndrome (HBS) causes neck and throat pain. Surgical removal of elongated hyoid bone greater cornua successfully treated a teenage patient, emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention for this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Hyoid Bone Syndrome (HBS) is a rare condition characterized by neck pain and dysphagia.
  • Symptoms often include throat discomfort, particularly during swallowing.
  • Elongation of the hyoid bone's greater cornua is a key diagnostic feature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Hyoid Bone Syndrome in a pediatric patient.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic process and successful surgical management of HBS.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering HBS in cases of chronic neck and throat pain.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan) to visualize hyoid bone anatomy.
  • Surgical intervention involving excision of the elongated hyoid bone segments.
  • Clinical assessment of symptom resolution post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • A 16-year-old female presented with a year of odynophagia (painful swallowing).
  • Imaging confirmed bilateral elongation of the hyoid bone's greater cornua, consistent with HBS.
  • Surgical excision of the elongated cornua resulted in complete symptom relief.

Conclusions:

  • Hyoid Bone Syndrome, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic neck and throat pain.
  • Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosing hyoid bone abnormalities.
  • Surgical management offers an effective treatment for symptomatic HBS, improving quality of life.