An isolated hyoid bone fracture caused by blunt trauma to the neck. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Baris Erdogan: Department of Otolaryngology, Medipol University Esenler Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2. Mehmet Ozgur Erdogan: Department of Emergency Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

3. Sahin Colak: Department of Emergency Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

4. Ozge Kibici: Department of Emergency Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

5. Baris Alper: Department of Emergency Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

6. Korkut Bozan: Department of Emergency Medicine, Esenyurt State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract:

Hyoid bone fractures due to blunt trauma are exceedingly rare. Here, we present an isolated hyoid bone fracture caused by blunt trauma as well as a detailed discussion of the injury and treatment options. A 32-year-old male was admitted to emergency department with odynophagia and severe neck pain. He had been hit in the neck with a metal rod during a fight. Computed tomography scan revealed a fracture on hyoid bone and local swelling of adjacent soft tissues. The patient`s head was elevated, and ice packs were used to reduce the swelling. Diclofenac sodium and prednisolone were administered. Patient was discharged with a recommendation of out-patient control. Odynophagia, dysphagia and dyspnoea should alert the physician to possible hyoid or laryngeal damage. Fibre optic laryngoscopy and neck CT are important diagnostic steps to reveal a possible life-threatening injury. Conservative treatment is usually adequate, and patients rarely require surgical intervention.

Page(s): 1233-1234

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 65, Issue: 11, Year: 2015

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