Arteria lusoria: A rare cause of chronic dysphagia

Laingonirina, Domoina Harivonjy Hasina; Rakotozafindrabe, Andry Lalaina Rinà; Razafindrazoto, Chantelli Iamblaudiot; Rajaonarison, Lova Hasina Ny Ony Narindra; Randriamifidy, Nitah Harivony; Rabenjanahary, Tovo Harimanana; Razafimahefa, Soloniaina Hélio; Ramanampamonjy, Rado Manitrala

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“…Age is a determinant of type of DL clinical manifestations; pediatric patients typically exhibit respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, stridor, dyspnea, and pneumonia, while adults tend to experience chronic dysphagia. Tracheal elasticity may explain these findings [ 1 , 2 ]. We present a unique case of an adult DL patient with respiratory symptoms.…”

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Beyond the Classic Causes of Dysphagia: Bayford-Autenrieth Dysphagia

Sáenz,

Quintero Castro,

Herrera Torres

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Dysphagia lusoria (DL) is a rare clinical entity that presents with dysphagia derived from the anatomical obstruction of the esophagus by an aberrant vessel originating from the right subclavian artery. We present the case of a 64-year-old patient with a medical history of chronic, intermittent, mild, and self-limited dysphagia for over 20 years, wherein we formulated the diagnosis of DL. A 64-year-old woman arrived at the emergency department with a 24-hour history of acute progressive dysphagia, leading to intolerance to oral intake and minimal exertion dyspnea. A thorough clinical analysis and exclusion of other more common clinical entities will lead to its diagnosis. Our patient presented with respiratory symptoms, which is rare considering that these clinical presentations are more common in the pediatric population, explained by its tracheal elasticity. The combination of respiratory symptoms in an elderly patient, along with the typical mechanical dysphagia of DL, adds complexity to the diagnostic process, making this case unique.

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confidence: 99%