Globus hystericus is a common syndrome seen particularly on women.
The typical complaint is vague sensation of a lump low in the throat and a desire to swallow so as to dislodge the lump.
The cause is unknown. 130 Patients were evaluated its etiology. 49 patients were proved out its etiology by history, physical examination, X-ray and endoscopy. Lingual tonsil hypertrophy was most common, 21 cases. Goiter was 10 cases and hyperactive cricopharyngeus 6 cases and etc.
