Aberrant subclavian artery

Aberrant subclavian artery
Overview
Aberrant subclavian artery abnormality: A rare defect where one the subclavian artery arises from an abnormal location on the aortic arch.

Aberrant subclavian artery
anomalous origin from the proximal descending Aorta: The largest artery pumping blood directly from the heart to all other parts of the body, except the lungs, which have a separate blood supply.

Aberrant subclavian artery abnormality ... stridor, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness
Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced ... swallowing pain, difficulty swallowing
Absence of pulmonary artery ... coughing blood ...

Extrinsic compression (eg, from enlarged L atrium, aortic aneurysm, aberrant subclavian artery [termed dysphagia lusoria], substernal thyroid, cervical bony exostosis, and thoracic tumor)
Caustic ingestion
Evaluation ...

See also: Symptom, Aortic Aneurysm, Diabetes, Cancer, Mental retardation