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A low-grade chondrosarcoma presenting as an unusual cervical mass in the hyoid bone: a case report

Authors: Hirohiko Tachino, Hiroaki Fushiki, Masayuki Ishida, Yukio Watanabe

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

A chondrosarcoma originating from the hyoid bone is very rare. Here, we describe a case of low-grade chondrosarcoma of hyoid origin and discuss its preoperative imaging features, including those on positron emission tomography-computed tomography, and its recurrence rate.

Case presentation

A 42-year-old Japanese man noticed a mass in the right submandibular region of his neck. A hard 3.0 × 2.8 cm tumor was noted on the right side of his hyoid bone. The mass was immobile and moved with deglutition.

Conclusion

Even though radiographic studies, including positron emission tomography-computed tomography, were inconclusive, the cartilaginous tumor was surgically removed en bloc, and the tumor was diagnosed based on the results of pathological investigations. Close follow-up is recommended in such cases due to the potential for recurrences, because local recurrence occurred in 50% of the reported cases of grade one chondrosarcomas.

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Title: A low-grade chondrosarcoma presenting as an unusual cervical mass in the hyoid bone: a case report
Authors: Hirohiko Tachino
Hiroaki Fushiki
Masayuki Ishida
Yukio Watanabe
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-21

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A low-grade chondrosarcoma presenting as an unusual cervical mass in the hyoid bone: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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