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Right aortic arch with left descent

S Glanz, D H Gordon

    Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A right aortic arch can mimic a mediastinal mass on imaging. Computed tomography offers a safe and quick method for diagnosing this retroesophageal aorta variant.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular imaging
    • Thoracic radiology
    • Anatomical variations

    Background:

    • The right aortic arch is a congenital anomaly where the aorta arches over the right main bronchus.
    • Variations in aortic arch descent can lead to diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A right aortic arch descending posterior to the esophagus can resemble a mediastinal mass on plain chest X-rays and barium swallow studies.
    • This presentation is particularly noted in older patients.

    Findings:

    • Computed tomography (CT) provides accurate visualization of the retroesophageal aorta.
    • CT enables differentiation from actual mediastinal masses.

    Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of right aortic arch variants is crucial for appropriate patient management.
  • CT scanning offers a rapid, hazard-free diagnostic alternative to aortography.