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Aorta getting larger?

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Hi, I just got a message that my descending aorta has increased in size which has increased between CT scans. My question is whether this is something linked to PCD? Thanks

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Not sure but this is something to ask your doctor about. I have read about people with

PCD being born with heterotaxic defects.

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