Presentation
Dysphagia. Past history of colorectal cancer.
Patient Data
Age: 70
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bicarotid trunk and aberrant right subclavian artery
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Common origin of both common carotid arteries. The right subclavian artery is the last supra-aortic branch and passes behind the esophagus, compressing its lumen.
From the case:
Bicarotid trunk and aberrant right subclavian artery
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Contrast-enhanced 3D MRA MIP showing the anomalous vascular situation of the aortic arch.
Case Discussion
Aberrant right subclavian arteries can cause dysphagia lusoria.