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globus pharyngeus; globus sensation; globus pharyngis; globus hystericus; globus syndrome
Etiology:
- GERD
- epiglottitis
- cramp fasciculation syndrome
- mood disorder ?
- idiopathic
Epidemiology:
- common
Clinical manifestations:
- persistent or intermittent non-painful sensation of a lump or foreign body in the throat
Special laboratory:
- nasolaryngoscopy
- video esophagography
- upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- esophageal mannometry
Management:
- treat specific etiology
- empiric trial of proton pump inhibitor
- speech therapy
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- empiric antidepressant
General
pharyngeal disease
syndrome
References
- Lee BE and Kim GH
Globus pharyngeus: A review of its etiology, diagnosis and
treatment.
World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2012; 18(20): 2462-2471
PMID: 22654443
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360444/
- Wikipedia: Globus pharyngis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globus_pharyngis
- Patient.co.uk: Globus sensation
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/globus-sensation-pro