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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Anatomy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common symptom with diverse etiologies.
  • Esophageal compression can arise from various intraluminal and extraluminal sources.
  • Anatomical variations of the aorta are infrequently associated with esophageal dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with dysphagia attributed to extrinsic esophageal compression.
  • The compression was found to be caused by a significantly tortuous descending thoracic aorta.
  • This anatomical anomaly resulted in mechanical obstruction of the esophagus.

Findings:

  • A rare case of dysphagia was diagnosed.
  • The dysphagia was directly linked to extrinsic compression of the esophagus.
  • The causative factor was an unusual anatomical variation of the descending thoracic aorta, specifically its tortuosity.

Implications:

  • This case expands the differential diagnosis for extrinsic esophageal compression.
  • It underscores the importance of considering vascular anatomical variations in patients with unexplained dysphagia.
  • Recognition of this aortic anomaly is crucial for appropriate clinical management and surgical planning.