Clinical Observations on Abnormal Sensations in the Pharynx, Larynx and Esophagus, especially on Thyroid Functions

A total of 101 cases with a complaint of abnormal sensations in the pharynx, larynx and esophagus was studied clinically and statistically. Various examinations including X-ray examinations of the neck, esophagus and stomach, endoscopic examinations of the esophagus and stomach, gastric juice and serum level were performed.In 49 cases who did not have any findings to cause such abnormal sensation. I uptake and scintigram of the thyroid gland were done.It wsa found that I uptake was generally low in these cases and the scintigram revealed slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.