A common carotid artery aneurysm causing severe dysphagia.
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms are rare, but are occasionally recognized as causing dysphagia. These aneurysms generally occur at or above the bifurcation. Here we present what we believe is a unique case: a common carotid artery aneurysm compressing the upper oesophagus, and mimicking the obstruction of a post-cricoid carcinoma.
Rowe
J G
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ENT Department, Hospital for Sick Children, London.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common / Q000473:pathology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans