Fish bone ingestion mimicking aortic dissection: a case report
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Introduction:
The lodgement of fish bones during ingestion is a common complaint and can mimic other medical conditions such as aortic dissection.
Case Presentation:
In this case a non-English speaking 63-year-old Chinese man presented to the emergency department with chest pain and hypotension. Subsequent spiral computed tomography angiography ruled out aortic dissection but demonstrated a lodged fish bone tenting the oesophagus in the non-contrast phase.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the importance of this imaging modality as well as the role of a good history in establishing an early diagnosis.
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