Melanoma metastatic to the hyoid bone

Metastatic melanoma may be included in the differential diagnosis of hyoid masses in patients with a history of melanoma. Hyoid resection is well tolerated and of diagnostic and therapeutic benefit in patients with tumors metastatic to the hyoid bone.

Automated summary

Metastatic melanoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hyoid masses in patients with a history of melanoma. Hyoid resection is well-tolerated and provides diagnostic and therapeutic benefits for tumors metastatic to the hyoid bone.