Omohyoid Muscle Syndrome in a Mixed Martial Arts Athlete

Abstract

Omohyoid muscle syndrome is a rare cause of an X-shaped bulging lateral neck mass that occurs on swallowing. This is a diagnostic case report of a 22-year-old mixed martial arts athlete who acquired this condition.

Keywords

omohyoid muscle syndrome omohyoid sling syndrome omohyoid neck muscles sternocleidomastoid martial arts

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