Ambiguous Findings on Radiographs |
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| Authors: | Sachin S Kumbhar Akshay D Baheti Malak Itani Rahul Nikam |
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| Institution: | 1. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI;2. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India;3. Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO;4. Nemours Children''s Health System, Wilmington DE;1. Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Departments of Radiology, Manhasset, NY;2. Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Departments of Cardiology, Manhasset, NY;3. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY;4. Imaging Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research program, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY;1. Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL;2. Department of Radiology, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil;3. Department of Radiology, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Findings with uncertain clinical significance are frequently encountered on radiographs. A structure or opacity visible on radiographs could be due to several causes ranging from artifact or external structure to malignancy or a life-threatening process. The approach that a radiologist chooses to address ambiguous findings can have a significant impact on a patient's health. In this article we discuss the causes and impact of ambiguous findings on radiographs. We also discuss the various strategies radiologists can adopt to maximize clinical value and, when needed, reach a definite diagnosis. |
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