This study explores the number of incidental findings in a large (N= 11,810) multi-site brain MRI study (Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development). 3T baseline scans were reviewed by board-certified neuroradiologists for incidental findings. Approximately 21% of the scans had incidental findings with 3.7% warranting non-urgent clinical referrals and 0.2% warranting urgent clinical referrals. The remaining 17% of the scans with incidental findings did not require follow up.
Li Y, Thompson WK, Reuter C, et al. Rates of Incidental Findings in Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children. JAMA Neurol. Published online March 22, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2021.0306
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