accessory findings
[/ækˈsɛsəri ˈfaɪndɪŋz/]
nounpl: accessory findings
achados acessórios
1. Secondary or incidental discoveries in medical imaging or clinical examination that are not directly related to the primary diagnosis or reason for the investigation
The CT scan revealed the primary tumor, but also showed several accessory findings including a small cyst in the liver.
A tomografia revelou o tumor primário, mas também mostrou vários achados acessórios incluindo um pequeno cisto no fígado.
2. Supplementary observations or findings that accompany the main medical findings but may require further investigation or clinical correlation
While evaluating the patient's chest X-ray, the radiologist noted accessory findings such as mild degenerative changes in the thoracic spine.
Ao avaliar a radiografia de tórax do paciente, o radiologista anotou achados acessórios como leves alterações degenerativas na coluna torácica.
This term is predominantly used in medical and healthcare contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian hospitals and clinics, radiologists and physicians regularly document achados acessórios in their reports. The term reflects the importance of thorough clinical documentation while distinguishing between what was being searched for and what was unexpectedly discovered. This distinction is crucial for patient follow-up and liability purposes in medical practice.
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