[The pterygoid hamulus syndrome with the main discomfort of pharynx].

OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical features, diagnosis and therapy of pterygoid hamulus syndrome. METHOD Nine cases of pterygoid hamulus syndrome were retrospectively analysed in history, signs and therapy. RESULT The pharyngeal pain and foreign body sensation were disappear or straighten up after treatment. The rates of efficacy and cure were 100.0% and 66.7%. CONCLUSION The clinic manifestation of pterygoid hamulus syndrome is not typical. Signs, local close therapy, X ray and CT may be suitable technique for the diagnosis. Surgical resection is a simple, safe and effective method for treatment of pterygoid hamulus syndrome.