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Chondrosarcoma of the hyoid bone: Case report and review of current management options
Author(s) -
Zhang Isabella,
Zaorsky Nicholas G.,
Abraham John A.,
Tuluc Madalina,
Curry Joseph M.,
BarAd Voichita
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.23373
Subject(s) - hyoid bone , medicine , chondrosarcoma , radiological weapon , head and neck , neck mass , adjuvant radiotherapy , biopsy , general surgery , radiology , radiation therapy , surgery
ABSTRACT Background We describe a 53‐year‐old man who presented with a painless neck mass and underwent a resection that identified the tumor as a low‐grade chondrosarcoma of the hyoid bone. We reviewed the literature for diagnosis and management options of this exceptionally rare diagnosis. Methods We conducted a search of the published medical literature before September 2012 in MEDLINE and PubMed using the terms “chondrosarcoma” and “hyoid.” The search led to 19 case reports. We then searched for recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. Results Chondrosarcomas of the hyoid bone present as slow‐growing, painless masses of the neck. CT and MRI are useful for imaging, but definitive diagnosis is made by biopsy. Conclusion The preferred treatment is complete surgical removal, whereas radiation is used as adjuvant therapy. Positive surgical margin is a significant risk factor for recurrence. Long‐term follow‐up is recommended because of recurrences many years later. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 36: E65–E72, 2014