Hypertrophy of the lingual tonsil as a rare but significant cause of the “lump in the throat” sensation (clinical case)

The sensation of a «lump in the throat», or «globus pharyngeus», is a common symptom that patients often describe as a feeling of a foreign body or pressure in the throat. It is most frequently associated with psychogenic factors, stress, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, in some cases, this sensation may be caused by organic pathologies that require careful diagnosis. This article presents a clinical case in which persistent globus sensation was caused by hypertrophy of the lingual tonsil – a rare but clinically significant condition. The case emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to patients with such complaints, including mandatory otolaryngological examination using modern imaging techniques. This case highlights the need to rule out organic pathology when making a diagnosis and contributes to expanding the differential diagnosis for persistent globus sensation