Update on Incidental Cross-sectional Imaging Findings, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 59-4 - June 4, 2021
Editors: Douglas G Katz, John Hines
Language: English
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This issue of Radiologic Clinics focuses on Update on Incidental Cross-sectional Imaging Findings and is edited by Drs. Douglas S. Katz and John J. Hines. Articles will include: General review on the current management of incidental findings on cross-imaging: What guidelines to use, how to follow them, and management and medical-legal considerations; Incidental findings on CT and MR of the brain; Incidental spine findings on CT and MR; Imaging of incidental thyroid nodules; Incidental lung nodules on CT: Current Fleischner Society and other guidelines; Incidental breast findings on CT and MRI; Incidental liver findings on cross-sectional imaging; Incidental adrenal findings on CT; Incidental splenic findings on cross-sectional imaging; Incidental pancreatic cysts on cross-sectional imaging; Incidental renal findings on cross-sectional imaging; Incidental bowel findings on CT; Incidental ovarian and uterine findings on cross-sectional imaging; and more!

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
CME Accreditation Page
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
General Review on the Current Management of Incidental Findings on Cross-Sectional Imaging: What Guidelines to Use, How to Follow Them, and Management and Medical-Legal Considerations
Key points
Introduction
Incidental findings on computed tomography and MR imaging of the brain
Incidental spine findings on computed tomography and MR imaging
Imaging of incidental thyroid nodules
Incidental lung nodules on computed tomography: current Fleischner Society and other guidelines
Incidental breast findings on computed tomography and MR imaging
Incidental liver findings on cross-sectional imaging
Incidental adrenal findings on computed tomography
Incidental splenic findings on cross-sectional imaging
Incidental pancreatic cysts on cross-sectional imaging
Incidental renal findings on cross-sectional imaging
Incidental bowel findings on computed tomography
Incidental adnexal findings on cross-sectional imaging
Summary
Clinics care points
Preparing for the Unexpected: A Review of Incidental Extraspinal Findings on Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine
Key points
Introduction
Imaging technique
Imaging findings
Summary
Clinics care points
Incidental Thyroid Nodules on Imaging: Relevance and Management
Key points
Introduction
Imaging of incidental thyroid nodules
Clinical evaluation and problems with workup of incidental thyroid nodules
Guidelines for incidental thyroid nodule management
Summary
Incidental Lung Nodules on Cross-sectional Imaging: Current Reporting and Management
Key points
Introduction
Technical and reporting considerations in nodule evaluation
Management guidelines: general concepts
Incidental solid pulmonary nodule management
Incidental subsolid pulmonary nodules
Nodules detected on nonthoracic imaging
Informatics approaches for standardized nodule follow-up and notification
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosures of conflicts of interest
Incidental Breast Findings on Computed Tomography and MR Imaging
Key points
Introduction
Normal anatomy and standard imaging technique
Prevalence and clinical relevance
Approach
Imaging findings of breast abnormalities
Axillary lymphadenopathy
Summary
Clinics care points
Incidental Liver Findings on Cross-sectional Imaging
Key points
Introduction
Cystic incidental findings
Solid incidental findings
Incidental Hepatic Findings Algorithms
Summary
Clinics care points
Incidental Adrenal Nodules
Key points
Introduction
Current evidence
Additional tests
Advanced imaging techniques
Recommendations for management of incidentally detected adrenal nodules
Summary
Clinics care points
Incidental Splenic Findings on Cross-Sectional Imaging
Key points
Introduction
Incidental focal splenic findings
Summary
Clinics care points
Incidental Pancreatic Cysts on Cross-Sectional Imaging
Key points
Introduction
Imaging technique and protocol
Ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound
Approach to the incidental pancreatic cyst
Definitely benign
Potentially or definitely malignant
Indeterminate: review of guidelines
Diagnostics
Potential pitfalls
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
The Incidental Renal Mass- Update on Characterization and Management
Key points
Introduction
Commonly encountered renal masses and characterization with imaging
Non-neoplastic renal processes and mimics
Management of the incidental renal mass
What type of follow-up imaging should be performed?
Guidance from professional societies on management of the incidental renal mass
Renal mass biopsy
Evolving technology
Summary
Clinics care points
Spectrum and Relevance of Incidental Bowel Findings on Computed Tomography
Key points
Introduction
Wall thickening
Pneumatosis intestinalis
Diverticula
Non-obstructive bowel dilatation
Intussusception
Submucosal fat deposition
Summary
Clinics Care Points
Incidental Ovarian and Uterine Findings on Cross-sectional Imaging
Key points
Incidental gynecologic findings on computed tomography
Introduction
Discussion
Summary

Douglas G Katz

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Department of Radiology Winthrop-University Hospital 259 First Street Mineola, NY 11501

John Hines

John Hines is Founder/Executive Director of the Hines Family Foundation for Education, Innovation, and Service (HFF), a non-profit Atlanta, Georgia STEM, Innovation and Technology Workforce enabler, which aims to provide resources, opportunities and support for deserving, underrepresented, under-resourced individuals and groups. John is also Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer at JH Technology Associates LLC (JHTA), a California Technology Consulting and Advisory Services company. in December, 2012, John retired as NASA-Ames Chief Technologist (CCT) after nearly 37 years of service. Earlier, John was Chief Technologist in the ARC Engineering Directorate, Deputy Chief and Chief Technologist for the Small Spacecraft Division. As originator of the Ames Nanosatellite Missions Office, John initiated, directed or facilitated ten Nanosatellite/ISS/Free Flyer missions. From 2002-2009 John was the Principal Investigator / Program Manager for Biosensors and in-situ Bio-analytical Systems. Under John’s direction, these teams developed/applied advanced technologies for Medical/Biological, Biotechnology, small satellites, wearable biomedical biotelemetry sensors, and bio-analytical measurement systems. From 2002-2004, John was Program Manager for the NASA-NIH-NCI Biomolecular Physics and Chemistry Program. John has Chaired Peer and Program reviews and panels for the NASA Space Technology Programs, and served on two National Academy of Sciences Committees: Space-Based Additive Manufacturing of Space Hardware, and the NAS Space Technology Industry-Government-University Roundtable. John has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University, a MS in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and nearly 50 years of combined NASA/Air Force/Research Institute experience in biological/biomedical technology development, spaceflight hardware development, electronic systems, technology assessment, program/project/product development, management, and program advocacy.

Affiliations and expertise

Chairman, Hines Family Foundation for Education, Innovation, and Service (HFF)