A Case of Dysphagia Aortica Caused by a Large Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
;
: 216-219, 2018.
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em Inglês
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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.
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Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Tórax
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Bário
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Endoscopia Gastrointestinal
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Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica
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Deglutição
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Diagnóstico
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Esôfago
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Comportamento Alimentar
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
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