Hyoid bone is closely associated with
Hyoid bone is closely associated with the thyroglossal tract from which thyroglossal cyst & fistula originate, thus during surgical excision of the thyroglossal cyst or fistula, the central pa of the hyoid bone is excised (otherwise recurrence may occur). Ref : Bailey Love 25/e p730
Ludwig's angina
Thyroglossal cyst
Branchial cyst
Cystic hygroma
Head and neck