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A Presumed Dysphagia Aortica in a Siamese Cat
Alexis Coquet1, Laurent Blond1, Franck Jolivet2
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Languedocia, Montpellier, France.
Summary
A Siamese cat experienced vomiting due to a rare congenital vascular anomaly, presumed dysphagia aortica. This condition caused esophageal compression and obstruction, successfully managed with conservative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- A 5-year-old Siamese cat presented with acute regurgitation and vomiting.
- Multimodal imaging revealed a tortuous thoracic aorta causing extraluminal esophageal compression.
- This vascular anomaly shares features with a rare human syndrome known as dysphagia aortica.

