Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Causing Dysphagia: A Case Report of Dysphagia Lusoria

Cureus. 2022 Jun 15;14(6):e25980. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25980. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Dysphagia lusoria is a rare condition, with a prevalence of less than 1%, that occurs through secondary compression of the esophagus posteriorly by an aberrant right subclavian artery. It commonly presents with dysphagia to solids. Management is usually done with dietary modification; however, more severe and intractable cases may require surgical intervention. We describe this rare vascular anomaly in a 54-year-old female presenting with mechanical dysphagia.

Keywords: aberrant right subclavian artery; dysphagia; dysphagia lusoria; mechanical dysphagia; vascular anomaly.

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  • Case Reports