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In regards to an ultrasound, what is stenosis?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is a: narrowing of a lumen leading to variable degrees of blockage. In ultrasound this usually refers to a blood vessel.

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Answered 4/11/2016

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Stenosis is: a narrowing of a blood vessel or a duct in the body.

Answered 11/29/2014

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