Hypopharyngeal rupture because of blunt neck trauma is an extremely rare clinical entity. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are of great importance, given that an overlooked injury can lead to catastrophic consequences. We herein describe the case of a 21-year-old man who presented with a knee injury after a low-speed motor cycle accident, but was otherwise asymptomatic. A detailed history was taken, whereas thorough clinical examination revealed slight tenderness of the anterior neck. Complete imaging examinations finally revealed characteristic findings of hypopharyngeal perforation. The patient was treated conservatively with success. A high degree of clinical suspicion is therefore the key to an early diagnosis and successful management of this rare injury.

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