Smooth muscle tumour of the pharynx: a rare tumour presenting with globus pharyngeus symptoms.
A rare case of a smooth muscle tumour in the pharynx is reported, together with histopathological findings. The patient's psychiatric background and recurrent complaint of a sensation of a lump in the throat all pointed to a psychogenic aetiology, and diagnosis was delayed. The importance of mirror or endoscopic examination of the pharynx is stressed in patients with globus pharyngeus symptoms.
Husamaldin
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Department of Ear, Nose & Throat, Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JT, UK. nazaldin@hotmail.com
Aung
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McFerran
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D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D018235:Smooth Muscle Tumor / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology