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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?

Query: Hello doctor, What do the following mean? Diffuse ectasia at proximal and mid section of LAD. LCX continuing as Om1 and long course of PLV and extending to inferolateral walls of the left ventricle. (super dominant RCA).  Read Full »

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Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The LAD vessel, that is left anterior descending artery is showing ectasia which means it is slightly enlarged in caliber, but there are no blockages. Also, other things which are mentioned is description of the vessel, the way they are supplying the heart but there ...  Read Full »

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