A Case of Dysphagia Aortica Caused by a Large Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Author:
Ha Young CHOI
1
;
Ung JEON
;
Se Whan LEE
;
Sang Ho PARK
;
Hye Yon YU
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. c120504@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Deglutition disorders;
Thoracic aortic aneurysm;
Vascular compression
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Aorta, Thoracic;
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic*;
Barium;
Deglutition;
Deglutition Disorders*;
Diagnosis;
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal;
Esophagus;
Food Habits;
Humans;
Thorax
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2018;24(2):216-219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dysphagia aortica is a rare condition defined by difficulty in swallowing and is caused by extrinsic compression of the esophagus due to an ectatic, tortuous, or aneurysmatic atherosclerotic thoracic aorta. It is easy to miss the diagnosis if the clinician does not consider the possibility of dysphagia caused by a thoracic aortic aneurysm. We present the case of an 82-year-old man who developed dysphagia aortica associated with a large thoracic aortic aneurysm. Extrinsic compression of the esophagus caused by an enlarged thoracic aorta was seen on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium esophagogram, and chest computed tomography. With dietary modifications, his symptoms of dysphagia gradually improved.
