Solitary plasmacytoma of bone (SPB) is a plasma cell neoplasm occurring in red marrow areas. It is an uncommon plasma cell tumor that constitutes less than 10% of all plasma cell tumors.
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The hyoid bone is an atypical localization for SPB, with 1 case previously reported by Goel et al.
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We present the radiologic and the clinical findings of a case with solitary plasmacytoma of the hyoid bone and review the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the tumor.
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