Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch
Dysphagia lusoria is a rare condition characterized by swallowing difficulties due to vascular compression of the esophagus. While most commonly caused by an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), other vascular anomalies can also lead to this condition. We present a unique case of dysphagia lusor...
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| author | Abubeker Fedlu Abdela, MD Natnael Alemu Bezabih, MD Amir Alwan, MD |
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| description | Dysphagia lusoria is a rare condition characterized by swallowing difficulties due to vascular compression of the esophagus. While most commonly caused by an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), other vascular anomalies can also lead to this condition. We present a unique case of dysphagia lusoria in a 20-year-old Ethiopian male, caused by a vertebral artery originating anomalously from the aortic arch. The patient presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia, particularly with solid foods. Diagnostic imaging revealed an aberrant right vertebral artery compressing the esophagus. Conservative management, including dietary modifications and swallowing exercises, led to significant symptom improvement. This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of dysphagia, especially in young patients. It also demonstrates the potential effectiveness of conservative management in such cases. This report discusses the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of this rare variant of dysphagia lusoria. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1101d191bc4c46b393fd7bba053471922025-08-20T01:57:55ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-02-012021179118110.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.121Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic archAbubeker Fedlu Abdela, MD0Natnael Alemu Bezabih, MD1Amir Alwan, MD2Corresponding author.; Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAddis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDysphagia lusoria is a rare condition characterized by swallowing difficulties due to vascular compression of the esophagus. While most commonly caused by an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), other vascular anomalies can also lead to this condition. We present a unique case of dysphagia lusoria in a 20-year-old Ethiopian male, caused by a vertebral artery originating anomalously from the aortic arch. The patient presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia, particularly with solid foods. Diagnostic imaging revealed an aberrant right vertebral artery compressing the esophagus. Conservative management, including dietary modifications and swallowing exercises, led to significant symptom improvement. This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of dysphagia, especially in young patients. It also demonstrates the potential effectiveness of conservative management in such cases. This report discusses the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of this rare variant of dysphagia lusoria.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324012287Dysphagia lusoriaAberrant right subclavian arteryAberrant right vertebral arteryEsophageal compression |
| spellingShingle | Abubeker Fedlu Abdela, MD Natnael Alemu Bezabih, MD Amir Alwan, MD Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch Radiology Case Reports Dysphagia lusoria Aberrant right subclavian artery Aberrant right vertebral artery Esophageal compression |
| title | Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| title_full | Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| title_fullStr | Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| title_short | Rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| title_sort | rare case of dysphagia lusoria due to an anomalous vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch |
| topic | Dysphagia lusoria Aberrant right subclavian artery Aberrant right vertebral artery Esophageal compression |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324012287 |
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