scholarly journals Incidental findings in the thyroid gland on computed tomography images of the oral and maxillofacial region

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Khasawneh ◽  
Yohei Takeshita ◽  
Miki Hisatomi ◽  
Toshiyuki Kawazu ◽  
Mariko Fujita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Maxillofacial Region ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Region

Incidental findings from cone beam computed tomography of the maxillofacial region: a descriptive retrospective study

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 1261-1268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery B. Price ◽  
Khin L. Thaw ◽  
Donald A. Tyndall ◽  
John B. Ludlow ◽  
Ricardo J. Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Maxillofacial Region

scholarly journals Incidental Findings on Whole-body Computed Tomography in Major Trauma Patients: Who and What?

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482199868
Author(s):  
Ping-Yuan Liu ◽  
Ling-Wei Kuo ◽  
Chien-Hung Liao ◽  
Chi-Hsun Hsieh ◽  
Francesco Bajani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Major Trauma ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Whole Body Computed Tomography ◽  
Head Neck

Purpose Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) scans are frequently used for trauma patients, and sometimes, nontraumatic findings are observed. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of patients with nontraumatic findings on WBCT. Methods From 2013 to 2016, adult trauma patients who underwent WBCT were enrolled. The proportions of nontraumatic findings in different anatomical regions were studied. Nontraumatic findings were classified and evaluated as clinically important findings and findings that needed no further follow-up or treatment. The characteristics of the patients with nontraumatic findings were analyzed and compared with those of patients without nontraumatic findings. Results Two hundred seventeen patients were enrolled in this study during the 3-year study period, and 89 (41.0%) patients had nontraumatic findings. Nontraumatic findings were found more frequently in the abdomen (69.2%) than in the head/neck (17.3%) and chest regions (13.5%). In total, 31.3% of the findings needed further follow-up or treatment. Patients with nontraumatic findings that needed further management were significantly older than those without nontraumatic findings (57.3 vs. 38.9; P < .001), particularly those with abdominal nontraumatic findings (57.9 vs. 41.3; P < .001). A significantly higher proportion of women were observed in the group with head/neck nontraumatic findings that needed further management than in the group without nontraumatic findings (56.3% vs 24.9%; P = .015). Conclusions Whole-body computed tomography could provide alternative benefits for nontraumatic findings. Whole-body computed tomography images should be read carefully for nontraumatic findings, particularly for elderly patients or the head/neck region of female patients. A comprehensive program for the follow-up of nontraumatic findings is needed.

scholarly journals Incidental Findings on Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veeratrishul Allareddy ◽  
Steven D. Vincent ◽  
John W. Hellstein ◽  
Fang Qian ◽  
Wendy R. K. Smoker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Regions Of Interest ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Computed Tomography Scans ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Background. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has gained widespread acceptance in dentistry for a variety of applications. Most dentists who are not radiologists/trained in radiology are generally not familiar with interpretation of anatomical structures and/or pathosis outside their area of primary interest, as often this was not within the scope of their training.Objectives. To assess that the number of incidental findings on a CBCT scan is high both within and outside of the primary area of interest, thereby emphasizing the importance of interpretation of all areas visualized on the scan.Materials and Methods. An oral and maxillofacial radiologist reviewed 1000 CBCT scans (382 males and 618 females) for findings both in- and outside the area of interest.Results. Of the 1000 subjects that were reviewed, 943 scans showed findings in the primary regions of interest and/or outside the regions of interest, and 76 different conditions were visualized in these scans both in and outside the areas of interest.Conclusion. From the wide scope of findings noted on these scans, it can be concluded that it is essential that a person trained in advanced interpretation techniques in radiology interprets cone beam computed tomography scans.

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