A Case of Chondrosarcoma of the Hyoid Bone.
- Author:
Bong Hee LEE
1
;
Ju Hong LEE
;
Yoon Woo LEE
;
Kang Dae LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chondrosarcoma;
Hyoid bone;
Surgical excision
- MeSH:
Chondrosarcoma*;
Humans;
Hyoid Bone*;
Prognosis;
Radiotherapy
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1997;40(4):614-618
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
