Pharyngeal perforation with deep neck abscess secondary to isolated hyoid bone fracture

J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Dec;119(12):1007-9. doi: 10.1258/002221505775010869.

Abstract

We report the case of a 26-year-old man who presented to us with dysphagia secondary to blunt trauma to the neck. The patient was found to have a hyoid bone fracture with pharyngeal perforation and resultant neck abscess. The patient responded to prompt surgical and medical management. We believe this to be the first report of such a case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / complications*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Hyoid Bone / injuries*
  • Male
  • Pharynx / injuries*
  • Rupture
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome