Rare Causes of Chronic Cough: Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery: A Case Report
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Rare Causes of Chronic Cough: Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery: A Case Report

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2024;34(3):324-328 DOI: 10.4274/anatoljmed.2024.25593
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Abstract

Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is a congenital anomaly with a reported frequency of 0.5-1% and generally shows an asymptomatic clinical course. Being rare and usually asymptomatic complicates diagnosis and treatment. Although respiratory symptoms are rare in ARSA, chronic cough may be a symptom for diagnosis. Cases with chronic cough that persists despite treatment should be evaluated using posteroanterior chest X-ray and, if necessary, thorax computed tomography. In our article, we presented a case of a patient who applied to our family medicine outpatient clinic with a complaint of chronic cough and was diagnosed with ARSA.

Keywords: Subclavian artery, congenital abnormalities, cough, primary health care