An incidental finding, also known as an incidentaloma, may be defined as “an incidentally discovered mass or lesion, detected by CT, MRI, or other imaging modality performed for an unrelated reason.”
An increase in the utilization of cross-sectional imaging examinations over the past three decades, has led to a marked increase in the number of findings detected that are unrelated to the primary objectives of the examinations.
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The Incidental Findings Committee aims to provide general guidance on managing incidentally discovered masses, with the understanding that specific patient care will vary depending on each individual’s circumstances, the clinical environment, available resources, and the judgment of the practitioner.
The Incidental Findings Committee has developed through consensus a series of white papers to provide consistent management terminology and color-coded flowcharts (or algorithms) to guide providers to action or surveillance of incidentally detected findings.
“What is the responsible use of information that nobody asked for?”
-Fletcher and Pignone, 2008
The ACR Incidental Findings publications include important considerations for specific patient populations that should be taken into account prior to application.
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Topics in Development |
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Pineal incidental findings |
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Fatty liver |
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Parathyroid lesions |
