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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

The Hyoid Bone Syndrome.

B H Shrikrishna, Vasim Ismail Patel, P R Meghana, G Deepa

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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B H ShrikrishnaDepartment of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Hyderabad, India.
Vasim Ismail PatelGulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, District Hospital, Kalaburagi, India.
P R MeghanaManipal Hospital, Bengaluru, India.
G DeepaDepartment of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Bibinagar, Hyderabad 508126 India.ORCID 0000-0003-1412-818X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hyoid Bone Syndrome (HBS) is a rare condition causing neck pain and throat discomfort during swallowing. A 16-year-old female with a year of painful swallowing was diagnosed with HBS after imaging confirmed bilateral elongation of the hyoid bone's greater cornua. Surgical excision relieved symptoms, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluation and early intervention.

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Computed tomographyHyoid bone syndromeNeck painSwallowing disorders

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PMCPMC12103389

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