Presentation
Cough and dyspnea in a heavy smoker.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Aberrant right subclavian artery
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An incidental finding of a right aberrant subclavian artery. It arises from the aortic arch distal to the left subclavian artery and courses posterior to the esophagus.
Case Discussion
Right aberrant subclavian artery is the most common variant of the subclavian vessels. It may cause compressive symptoms related to oesphagus or trachea in its course.