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Difference between aneurysm and ectasia?
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Size: Ectasia is usually a slight dilation and perhaps a long segment. Aneurysm is a significant dilation 2- 2.5 times normal and frequently a shorter length of involved vessel, but not always. Ectasia can expand to aneurysm size over time. Large aneurysms have a rupture risk an require intervention- surgery.
Answered 8/30/2018
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Aneurysm: An aneurysm is defined as an artery that is 50% larger than the normal sized vessel. Ecstasia is an enlarged or tortuous vessel that is not actually an aneurysm.
Answered 5/16/2013
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