Hyoid bone malformation confirmed by 3-dimensional computed tomography.
We describe the case of a young woman with pain on turning her head attributable to a malformation of the hyoid bone. Diagnosis was established using spiral computed tomography with the patient's neck in the position of greatest discomfort and with 3-dimensional reconstruction of the hyoid bone. Prior conventional radiography and magnetic resonance imaging did not aid in finding a diagnosis. After surgical removal of both greater cornua of the hyoid bone there was a complete relief of symptoms.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany. christian.sittel@uni-koeln.de
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D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed