Globus hystericus - lump in throat for patient and challenge for doctor
Abstract:Lump in throat sensation expressed by patients is real and needs a thorough investigations of upper aero digestive tract. Larygopharyngeal reflux was found to be most common cause followed by emotional instability (female) & chronic granular pharyngitis. Others being sinusitis (post nasal discharge) cervical osteophytes, hypothyroidism, lingual tonsil, Larygopharygeal malignancy etc. Globus sensation can be an early sign of a malignant lesion. Hence investigations like video laryngoscopy, direct laryngoscopy, … Show more
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