ancillary findings
[an-SIL-er-ee FĪND-ingz]
nounpl: ancillary findings
achados incidentais
1. Unexpected or secondary medical findings discovered during diagnostic imaging or testing that are unrelated to the primary reason for the examination
During the CT scan for abdominal pain, ancillary findings included an incidental thyroid nodule that required follow-up.
Durante a tomografia realizada por dor abdominal, os achados incidentais incluíram um nódulo tireoidiano que necessitava de acompanhamento.
2. Additional or supplementary observations in medical research or clinical studies that were not part of the primary investigation
The study's main objective was to evaluate the new treatment, but ancillary findings revealed interesting metabolic changes.
O objetivo principal do estudo era avaliar o novo tratamento, mas os achados secundários revelaram mudanças metabólicas interessantes.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, ancillary findings are increasingly important due to the widespread use of advanced imaging technologies. Brazilian healthcare providers must document these findings carefully, as they create legal and ethical obligations for follow-up care. This is particularly relevant in the context of informed consent and patient notification protocols.
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