Tracheobronchial compression by right-sided aortic arch in a middle aged male.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
; 54(1): 45-7, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Exertional dyspnoea is a common symptom among middle-aged population. Diagnostic evaluation of such patients is often challenging and confusing. We report a patient presenting with exertional dyspnoea and an obstructive ventilatory defect on spirometry that was refractory to bronchodilator therapy. Careful review of the chest radiograph and spirometry pointed towards variable intra-thoracic airways obstruction as a cause of dyspnoea. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the thorax and bronchoscopy established the diagnosis of a right-sided aortic arch resulting in tracheobronchial compression and tracheomalacia.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Obstrucción de las Vías Aéreas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India