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A common carotid artery aneurysm causing severe dysphagia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. G. Rowe  and
A. A. Hosni
J. G. Rowe
Affiliation:
Norwich
A. A. Hosni*
Affiliation:
Norwich
*
Mr A. A. Hosni, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH.
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Abstract

Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms are rare, but are occasionally recognized as causing dysphagia. These aneurysms generally occur at or above the bifurcation. Here we present what we believe is a unique case: a common carotid artery aneurysm compressing the upper oesophagus, and mimicking the obstruction of a post-cricoid carcinoma.

Keywords

Deglutition disordersAneurysmCarotid artery, common
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 1 , January 1994 , pp. 67 - 68
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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