Presentation
Lateral neck trauma (football tackle), causing severe pain, and dysphonia, no signs of respiratory distress.
Patient Data
Age: 17 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hyoid bone fracture
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Right greater cornu of the hyoid bone with a cortical defect. better seen on a right oblique projection
From the case:
Hyoid bone fracture
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The CT scan confirms the right cornu fracture, with medial angulation of 90º, respiratory tract not involved.
Case Discussion
Football player, 17 year-old male, with lateral neck trauma, had severe neck pain, but no airway obstruction, only difficulty swallowing, and dysphonia. All of these symptoms confirmed to be from a right greater cornu fracture.
Patient was stable and no surgery was needed, only conservative treatment.
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