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Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 8/2018

01-08-2018 | Review Article

Globus pharyngeus: a review of etiology, diagnostics, and treatment

Authors: Pia Järvenpää, Perttu Arkkila, Leena-Maija Aaltonen

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 8/2018

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Abstract

Globus is a non-painful sensation of a lump or a foreign body in the throat, and it frequently improves with eating. Although globus is a common symptom, only little is known about the etiology, and the causes have remained controversial. Previously, globus was labelled as a hysterical symptom. However, nowadays, the research has been mainly focused on somatic causes and it is suspected that the etiology is complex. Because of the unclear etiology, the diagnostics and treatment are varying, predisposing patients to possible unnecessary investigations. This review presents the current literature of globus: its etiology, diagnostics, and treatment. In addition, a special aim is to discuss the rational investigation methods in globus diagnostics and present a diagnostic algorithm based on recent researches.
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Metadata
Title
Globus pharyngeus: a review of etiology, diagnostics, and treatment
Authors
Pia Järvenpää
Perttu Arkkila
Leena-Maija Aaltonen
Publication date
01-08-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 8/2018
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-018-5041-1

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