moderately tortuous and ectatic aorta

[Lakehouse3]

All this came about from CT scan because of a fall.

Also Coronary artery calcification. Degenerative changes off the thoracic spine. Mild hepatic steatosis. is status post cholecystectomy. 9mm spiculated nodule.  Neoplasm is significant possibility.

Can you help me understang this information?


This discussion is related to enlarged aorta.

[kenkeith]

You are very welcomed.  Take care,

Ken

[Lakehouse3]

Thanks for the clarification of this report.  Sounds like a followup is necessary. Your simpler terms are much appreciated.

[kenkeith]

Q: "Mild hepatic steatosis. is status post cholecystectomy."

>>>>>>There has been a gallbladder operation and steatosis (also called a fat liver)..., fatty liver can be a temporary or long-term condition, which is not harmful itself, but may indicate some other type of problem.  Neoplasm is an abnormal tissue growth... 9mm nodule size.

Q: Moderately tortuous and ectatic aorta.

>>>>>>>The aorta artery is the main artery that supplies blood from the heart to other parts of the body.  There is some buildup of plaque that can reduce blood flow that can cause symptoms if moderate to severe.  Ectatic usually means dilated, and tortuous indicates abnormal twists or turns of the vessel.  

Hope this provides a perspective.  Thanks for your question and if you have any further comments or questions you are invited to respond.  Take care,  

Ken