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Medical Conditions - Duct Ectasia

Duct ectasia is a benign mammary gland blockage, and fluid build-up caused due to widening and thickening of the milk duct. Diagnosis of this condition is made with a biopsy, mammogram, ultrasound, etc. Treatment is done with warm compresses and antibiotics.

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What are the dangers of ectasia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is showing ectasia, which means it is slightly enlarged in caliber, but there are no blockages.

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