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Aberrant right subclavian artery (CTA)

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Incidental finding

Patient Data:

Age: Adult

From the case: Aberrant right subclavian artery (CTA)

CTA chest

Modality: CT

C+ arterial phase

Typical appearance of a retro-oesophageal aberrant right subclavian artery.

Case Discussion:

Aberrant right subclavian arteries, with no other arch anomalies, are a common incidental finding and have little clinical significance (other than confusing angiographers).