Aberrant right subclavian artery

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up to cough and breath shortness.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

The right subclavian artery is arising from the arch of aorta directly posterior to the esophagus.

Case Discussion

Features on CT scan are consistent with aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) which is the most common aortic arch anomaly.

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