Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of the Hyoid Bone: A Case Report

Skeletal tuberculosis is a well-known disease entity. We report the first case involving hyoid bone and the use of polymerase chain reaction-based test in detection and management. A 62-year-old male presented with neck swelling of a 20-day duration along with change of voice and dysphagia. Examinat...

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Main Authors: Paul Emerson, Ajay Philip, George M. Varghese, Regi Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/549564