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Kommerell's Diverticulum With a Twist: A Case of Recurrent Wheeze in an 8-Year-Old Boy
Tiffany Amber Robles1, Aditya Srinivasan1, Lynnette Mazur1
1University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Kommerell's diverticulum is a rare, congenital aortic arch anomaly, usually associated with other vascular abnormalities. When present with a concurrent right-sided aortic arch and an aberrant subclavian artery, this triad can form a vascular ring that encompasses the trachea and esophagus. This anatomical variant is usually asymptomatic but can present with respiratory symptoms due to compression of the trachea. In this report, we discuss a case of a Kommerell's diverticulum, which presented as frequent and recurring asthma exacerbations in a pediatric patient.
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