title: Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the hyoid bone: a case report.
abstract: Skeletal tuberculosis is a well-known disease entity. We report the first case involving hyoid bone and the use of polymerase chain reaction-based test in detection and management. A 62-year-old male presented with neck swelling of a 20-day duration along with change of voice and dysphagia. Examination revealed a cystic, osteolytic lesion of the hyoid bone which histopathologically demonstrated features of granulomatous infection. A polymerase chain reaction test confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, UNIT-I, Christian Medical College, 632001 Vellore, India.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Emerson
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Philip
authors.forename: George M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Varghese
authors.forename: Regi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas