unsolicited findings

[/ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd ˈfaɪndɪŋz/]
nounpl: unsolicited findings
achados não solicitados
1. Incidental discoveries or results obtained during a medical examination, research study, or investigation that were not specifically requested or anticipated by the patient or researcher
During the MRI scan, unsolicited findings revealed a small benign tumor that was unrelated to the original complaint.
Durante a ressonância magnética, achados não solicitados revelaram um pequeno tumor benigno não relacionado à queixa original.
2. Information or data discovered in a clinical or research context that goes beyond the scope of the original inquiry
The study protocol requires ethical review of unsolicited findings before disclosure to participants.
O protocolo do estudo requer análise ética dos achados não solicitados antes da divulgação aos participantes.
This term is primarily used in medical, scientific, and legal contexts. In Brazil, it has gained importance with increasing use of advanced diagnostic imaging and the growing emphasis on research ethics and patient rights. Healthcare professionals must navigate complex ethical considerations regarding disclosure of unsolicited findings, which varies by institutional policies and regulatory frameworks in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incidental findingssecondary findingsunexpected findingsancillary findings
Antonyms / Antônimos
solicited findingsexpected findingsprimary findingsrequested results

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
achados não solicitados
Most common usage in medical and research contexts
São Paulo
achados incidentais não solicitados
More formal medical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
achados não esperados
Alternative phrasing emphasizing unexpected nature
Portugal
achados não solicitados / descobertas incidentais
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight terminology variations

Related Words

incidental discoverymedical imagingresearch ethicsinformed consentclinical investigationdisclosure policies

Related Idioms & Phrases

a finding out of the blue
stumble upon something
discover by chance
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