Aortic aneurysm: An uncommon cause of dysphagia. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Suleman, Mujaheed; Pyuza, Jeremia; Sadiq, Adnan; Lodhia, Jay
• Is Part Of: SAGE open medical case reports. Volume 10(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: Aortic aneurysm -- differential diagnosis -- dysphagia -- dysphagia aortica; Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1177/2050313X221135602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-313X

Abstract

Dysphagia is a serious symptom and requires urgent investigations and prompt diagnosis to initiate appropriate therapy. Dysphagia aortica is a rare entity described as difficulty in swallowing due to external compression by the aorta. The incidence of this entity is unknown. Herein we present a 90-year-old woman who presented with a progressive 3-month history of dysphagia, diagnosed with aortic aneurysm who then developed related complications and succumbed. Dysphagia aortica should be considered in the list of differential diagnoses in a patient with dysphagia although rare. Early diagnosis and management are vital to avoid poor outcomes.