Ectasia

Ectasia (/ɛkˈtʒə/), also called ectasis (/ˈɛktəsɪs/), is dilation or distention of a tubular structure,[1] either normal or pathophysiologic but usually the latter (except in atelectasis, where absence of ectasis is the problem).

Specific conditions

Vascular ectasias

References

  1. "Ectasia." The Free Dictionary. Farlex, Inc., 2009. Web. 6 Nov. 2009. <http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/ectasia>
  2. "Mammary Duct Ectasia. MayoClinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2009. Web. 6 Nov. 2009. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mammary-duct-ectasia/DS00751>.
  3. "Annuloaortic Ectasia." Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford Medicine. Stanford Hospital & Clinics. 2009. Web. 6 Nov. 2009. <http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/heart/ DiseasesConditions/marfan/annuloaorticEctasia.html>.
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