title: Glossal palpation of the eustachian tube cushion: an unusual cause of globus sensation.
abstract: Globus sensation, the sensation of a lump in the throat, is a common symptom which, in its chronic form, accounts for 4% of first-patient visits to ENT clinics. We describe a rare cause of globus sensation and stress the importance of thorough investigation to exclude any possible organic causes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leics, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Motamed
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Murty
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods; D005064:Eustachian Tube; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014110:Touch