Preferred Label : aortic swallowing sign;
Definition : Aortic arch is seen rising with the trachea during swallowing on fluoroscopy. Suggests
adhesion between the two structures due to fibrous mediastinitis or neoplasia.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35014;
Associated condition(s)
Aortic arch is seen rising with the trachea during swallowing on fluoroscopy. Suggests
adhesion between the two structures due to fibrous mediastinitis or neoplasia.
