Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Anatomy, Cardiac, Thorax, CT, Education, Other
Authors:
J. Sison, A. Rubinowitz, B. Gosangi, C. Gange, L. Traube, T. Elkady, A. Bader
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2023/C-56
Background
Computed tomography (CT) protocols involve scanning regions just beyond the borders of the intended area of concern due to complex human anatomy. Common examples include the lung apices on CT examinations of the neck and the lung bases on CT examinations of the abdomen. This practice can reveal incidental findings within the visualized chest.
Since theinterpreting radiologist is responsible for "the entire image," he or she must therefore be able to detect and interpret those findings and clearly communicate what, if any, further follow-up is necessary. These findings can present a diagnostic challenge if they lie outside the interpreting radiologist's area of interest and expertise. The purpose of this presentation is to help the practicing radiologist become familiar with commonly- and uncommonly-encountered findings at the edges of non-thoracic examinations.