Aberrant subclavian artery

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Disease overview

Congenital vascular anomaly of the subclavian artery

Common symptoms

can be asymptomatic. Otherwise: Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia lusoria)feeding difficulty and/or recurrent respiratory tract infection

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Upper endoscopy study, a swallowing study, CT scan or MRI

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Upper endoscopy study, a swallowing study, CT scan or MRI

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Asymptomatic, no treatment needed. Symptomatic

  • Recommendation 2

    may need surgery.

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Check for other vascular congential abnormalities

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    No specific physicians specialize in this condition, often managed by peds and vascular/CT surgery. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Sources

No data available

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