Giant Fibrovascular Polyp as an Unusual Cause of Globus Pharyngeus

Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 May;102(5):304-306. doi: 10.1177/01455613211003989. Epub 2021 Mar 30.

Abstract

Differential diagnosis of globus sensation in an otherwise asymptomatic patient should include hypopharyngeal fibrovascular polyp to avoid potentially fatal complications like airway compromise following regurgitation. We present a case of a 74-year-old man with a 13-cm long hypopharyngeal fibrovascular polyp with 9 months history of globus sensation. A narrow stalk of the giant polyp allowed endoscopic removal and complete resection with the CO2 laser. Histopathological examination was conclusive for the fibrovascular polyp.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy
  • Globus Sensation* / complications
  • Globus Sensation* / diagnosis
  • Globus Sensation* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypopharynx / pathology
  • Male
  • Polyps* / surgery