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

Diagnostic procedures

• 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

More general terms

• pharyngeal disease
• syndrome