Dysphagia lusoria: a little-known cause of dysphagia

Abstract

It is referred the case report of an 82-year-old female was referred for the evaluation of progressive esophageal dysphagia of a six month duration, with a recent weight loss of 10% of the normal corporal weight over a six month period. The patient reported solid food dysphagia that required liquids to facilitate food progression and denied food impaction.