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incidentaloma
incidentally discovered adenoma by CT or MRI.
Complications:
- % of malignant incidentalomas varies by organ [2]
- breast 42%; ovary 28%; thyroid 28%; kidney 25%; colon 17%; prostate 11%; parotid 5% [2]
- radiation exposure from computed tomography
- complications from ovediagnosis
- anxiety
Notes:
- most commonly in reference to adrenal incidentaloma
- also see incidental findings on brain MRI
Specific
adrenal incidentaloma
lithopedion
ovarian cyst; adnexal cyst; includes ovarian incidentalomas
pituitary incidentaloma
pulmonary incidentaloma
splenic incidentaloma
General
adenoma
References
- Welch HG, Skinner JS, Schroeck FR et al
Regional Variation of Computed Tomographic Imaging in the
United States and the Risk of Nephrectomy.
JAMA Intern Med. Published online December 26, 2017
PMID: 29279887
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2665734
- Smith-Bindman R.
Use of Advanced Imaging Tests and the Not-So-Incidental Harms
of Incidental Findings
JAMA Intern Med. Published online December 26, 2017
PMID: 29279884
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2665730
- O'Sullivan JW et al.
Prevalence and outcomes of incidental imaging findings:
Umbrella review.
BMJ 2018 Jun 18; 361:k2387.
PMID: 29914908 Free full text
https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2387https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2387
- Booth TC.
Incidental findings on imaging: Common, potentially harmful,
and important information for patients considering tests.
BMJ 2018 Jun 18; 361:k2611.
PMID: 29914864
https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2611