I can't imagine having to go through all that.
I have typed the following from the report...(omitting 'unrelated' data).....it would appear I'm not in any immediate danger but would appreciate any insights you might have:
The ascending aorta is ectatic but non aneurysmal...The common iliac arteries are also ectatic but not aneurysmal. The right measure 1.7 centimeters, and the left measures 1.5 centimeters...
Impression: Fusiform ectasia of the thoracic aorta and common iliac arteries as described above. No aneurysm.
Well, I certainly don't know what you have, but apparently, whatever it is, it's causing you to misspell "lilac" and "ecstatic."
Do you have Marfan's syndrome or tertiary syphilis?
I fear you missed redduck's facetiousness.No, Nemo2 is correct. Those are legitimate medical terms.
Syphilis ! My word, sir... you know they say that Lord Byron probably had syphilis just like you.... Are you also "mad, bad and dangerous to know" ?
Can/do ectasia grow into aneurysms?
File this under "They're watching you/us".......before the CT Scan, DW called, (without consciously identifying herself), the Medical Insurance company with whom we deal, and asked generic questions about coverage for her DH with a (we thought at the time) aneurysm small enough to be covered by their policies.
Following the CT Scan (and being in the clear) we filed for insurance online, paid, and were issued policy numbers........yesterday a phone call for me..."Your wife recently called for information regarding your aneurysm....."
Bottom line......just sent them copies of both the MRI & the CT Scan.......anonymity is a myth.
(On the bright side, after our doctor said "No follow up required", we'll now get a second opinion.)
Likely triggered by the incoming phone number automated-lookup.