Ambiguous Findings on Radiographs

Sachin S. Kumbhar; Akshay D. Baheti; Malak Itani; Rahul Nikam

doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.10.003

Ambiguous Findings on Radiographs

Sachin S. Kumbhar
, Akshay D. Baheti
, Malak Itani
, Rahul Nikam

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Medical College of Wisconsin
Tata Memorial Hospital
Washington University St. Louis

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4-10
Number of pages	7
Journal	Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume	50
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.10.003
State	Published - 1 Jan 2021

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