dysphagia lusoria


dys·pha·gi·a lu·so·'ri·a

dysphagia said to be due to compression by the right subclavian artery arising abnormally from the descending aorta and passing behind the esophagus. [coinage from L. lusus naturae, a sport of nature]

dysphagia lusoria

Dysphagia caused by pressure exerted on the esophagus by an anomaly of the right subclavian artery. Synonym: vascular dysphagiaSee also: dysphagia