Lump in Throat (Globus Sensation; Globus Hystericus) By Jonathan Gotfried, MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Reviewed / Revised Jan 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Etiology Evaluation Treatment Key Points Lump in the throat is the sensation of a lump or mass in the throat, unrelated to swallowing, when no mass is present.