Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1997 Apr;40(4):614-618.

A Case of Chondrosarcoma of the Hyoid Bone

• Lee BH
• Lee JH
• Lee YW
• Lee KD

Abstract

Chondrosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor arising in bony or cartilagenous system. Chondrosarcoma of the hyoid bone is extremely rare, with approximately 10 cases having been reported in the english literature. Chondrosarcoma is a slow-growing, locally aggressive tumor which frequently recurs. Wide surgical excision is generally regarded as the treatment of choice for chondrosarcoma. The prognosis is best judged by three factors:tumor site, tumor grade and tumor resectability. Authors experienced a case of chondrosarcoma that originated from the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. The patient underwent wide excision of the tumor with total hyoidectomy and postoperative radiotherapy was performed.

Keyword

Chondrosarcoma; Hyoid bone; Surgical excision

MeSH Terms

Chondrosarcoma*
Humans
Hyoid Bone*
Prognosis
Radiotherapy