Reports (Dec 2023)

Hyoid Bone Metastases: An Unusual Case

  • Gian Piero Di Marco,
  • Cinzia Tucci,
  • Enzo Iacomino,
  • Vincenzo Corridore,
  • Maria Lauriello,
  • Alessandra Fioretti,
  • Alberto Eibenstein

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/reports6040059
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 4
p. 59

Abstract

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(1) Background: Secondary tumors of the hyoid bone are extremely rare in clinics. In the literature, there is only one study about hyoid bone metastases from sigmoid adenocarcinoma. (2) Methods: We report a case of hyoid bone metastases in a 78-year-old patient treated for rectum and sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma. (3) Results: A mass excision surgery of a rounded osteolytic mass of 4.5 × 3.6 cm in size in the central part of the hyoid bone was performed under general anesthesia, according to the multidisciplinary tumor board recommendation. (4) Conclusions: Hyoid bone metastases can occur in the rectum and sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma. A total body bone scintigraphy and CT examination are suggested to detect silent bone metastases in patients with a history of cancer and neck masses. The prognosis is good, but a regular follow-up is recommended.

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