collateral findings
[kəˈlætərəl ˈfaɪndɪŋz]
nounpl: collateral findings
achados incidentais
1. Unexpected or incidental abnormalities discovered during medical imaging or diagnostic procedures that are unrelated to the primary reason for the examination
The radiologist noted collateral findings of a small kidney cyst while scanning the patient's abdomen for appendicitis.
O radiologista observou achados incidentais de um pequeno cisto renal ao fazer a varredura do abdômen do paciente para apendicite.
2. Secondary or supplementary discoveries in research, clinical practice, or scientific investigation that were not the original focus of study
Among the collateral findings of the heart disease study was a strong correlation between sleep apnea and hypertension.
Entre os achados incidentais do estudo de doença cardíaca estava uma forte correlação entre apneia do sono e hipertensão.
The term 'collateral findings' is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, medical professionals increasingly adopt the English term 'achados incidentais' alongside traditional Portuguese terminology. This reflects the globalization of medical literature and international collaboration in healthcare. The discovery of collateral findings raises important ethical questions about patient disclosure and the clinical significance of unexpected abnormalities.
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