Duplicated Descending Aorta Resulting in Early Localized Vascular Disease.

While congenital variants of the aortic arch have been well described, anatomic anomalies of the descending aorta are extremely rare. We present a case of a 31-year-old male with congenital duplication of the descending aorta resulting in advanced localized atherosclerotic disease found incidentally on diagnostic imaging. This case presents a rare anatomic variant that can not only lead to early aortic disease but may also complicate future endovascular intervention.

Esophageal Oligometastases of the Foot.

ABSTRACT: Acrometastasis is a rare clinical entity, estimated to represent less than 0.3% of all bone metastases. Here, we present a case of esophageal cancer that was treated with esophagectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy and developed oligometastases of the foot after 8 years in remission. The patient developed pain and swelling in his left ankle and foot as the presenting symptom. He underwent radiography and MRI of the affected area, which revealed the lesion. A 99mTc-MDP whole-body bone scan did not reveal any other sites of metastasis.