Hyoid Fracture with Abscess Complicating a Blow to the Neck on CT Scans

This patient received a blow to the neck and noticed increased pain and difficulty swallowing. The hyoid bone is located between the mandible superiorly and the thyroid cartilage inferiorly. It is a “floating bone,” which is supported by strap muscles in the neck. In turn, it supports the root of the tongue, and allows for a wider range of motion, which may create a wider range of sounds