Dyspnea lusoria: compression of the pulmonary artery by a Kommerell's diverticulum.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a rare case of Kommerell's diverticulum presenting as dyspnea on exertion. After careful physical examination, selective imaging tests demonstrated a significant flow abnormality in the left pulmonary artery caused by an aneurysm of the descending aorta in the area of the ligamentum arteriosum.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Aortic Diseases
- Diverticulum
- Dyspnea
- Pulmonary Artery