Case report: Diagnosis of a double aortic arch in the primary care setting.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 41403486.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_511_25 and PMC identifier 12705000.
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Abstract
A double aortic arch is a rare congenital heart anomaly not typically diagnosed in adults. It can present with nonspecific symptoms including dysphagia, a cough, and hoarseness which can lead to a delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis. This case reviews a 44-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia and was diagnosed with a double aortic arch. The purpose of this case is to highlight how this rare congenital anomaly can present in adulthood in the primary care setting and to identify the possible work-up and management for these individuals.