Brett Wilson Carter MD, Presenter: Author, Reed Elsevier Consultant, St. Jude Medical, Inc

Myrna Cobos Barco Godoy MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gerald F. Abbott MD, Abstract Co-Author: Author, Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc Author, Amirsys, Inc

Matthew David Gilman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Edith Michelle Marom MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jane P. Ko MD, Abstract Co-Author: Editor, Reed Elsevier

Reginald F. Munden MD, DMD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carol C. Wu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Author, Reed Elsevier

1. Unsuspected incidental findings in the chest and upper abdomen are frequently detected on CTs performed for lung cancer screening, coronary artery screening, and unrelated clinical indications or PET/CT performed for staging of malignancy. 2. Radiologists play an important role in reporting and assigning appropriate clinical significance to incidental findings. 3. Familiarity with up-to-date evidence and management guidelines for incidental findings involving the lungs, mediastinum, chest wall, & upper abdominal structures helps radiologists improve recommendations and clinical practice. 4. Appropriate recommendations for management of incidental findings can help facilitate timely evaluation and treatment of significant findings and prevent unnecessary diagnostic evaluations.  

Interactive case-based quiz questions with chest CT or PET/CT images will be presented to illustrate incidental findings in the lungs, mediastinum, chest wall, & upper abdomen. For each incidental finding, the following will be discussed and reviewed: Important imaging features and clinical information to consider in characterizing the incidental finding. Latest literature regarding frequency and clinical significance of the incidental finding. Management guidelines from the ACR and/or other professional organizations.   

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Carter, B, Godoy, M, Abbott, G, Gilman, M, Marom, E, Ko, J, Munden, R, Wu, C, When You See More Than What You Want to See: Management of Incidental Findings on CT or PET/CT of the Thorax.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002302.html