A patient presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath.A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the:
A) cerebral vessels.
B) renal arteries.
C) inferior vena cava.
D) thoracic aorta.

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An aneurysm in the thoracic aorta can compress nearby structures such as the esophagus and trachea, leading to symptoms like difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and shortness of breath.

A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department Reporting Difficulty Swallowing