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Background: Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are typically found in the long bones but can also occur in the head and neck region. GCT of the larynx is a rare entity with only 42 reported cases in the international literature. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge this is the largest laryngeal GCT reported in the literature to date. GCT of the larynx can present with dysphonia, dyspnea, and/or dysphagia and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a neck mass. Patient and Methods: A38-year-old man presented with complaints of mass in the neck with dysphonia and dysphagia. On clinical examination,there was huge spherical swelling extending from submental region till sternal notch with overlying normal skin. Computed tomography (CT) neck revealed a 20 × 15.7 cm mass centered on the hyoid bone, which was further diagnosed by histopathology as giant cell tumour on biopsy. The patient was counselled on treatment options and it was decided to proceed with a surgical approach. The patient consented to and successfully underwent en-bloc excision of mass with hyoid bone. Histopathology report revealed GCT of Hyoid bone.Currently the patient has no evidence of disease at 25 months follow-up, has an optimal voice, and is on regular follow –up with us. Discussion and Conclusion: GCTs of the larynx have a good prognosis and can be treated successfully through complete resection of the tumor, negating the need for adjunctive therapy such as radiation, chemotherapy or denosumab therapy.
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Kumar, S., Sahni, M., Bhatia, K. et al. Management of Giant Cell Tumor of the Hyoid bone- A rare Clinical Entity with Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 75, 4232–4235 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04094-5
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