Abstract
Background The management of incidental findings in research imaging is a contentious issue. The imaging field of view in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) studies often extends well beyond the cardiac anatomy, particularly on initial scout views. In clinical CMR there is limited data on incidental extra-cardiac findings in adults and even less in children. In research studies we are unaware of any data on incidental findings (cardiac or extra-cardiac) involving CMR of children. The aim of this study was to report on significant incidental findings noted in a research cohort of healthy children undergoing CMR. Methods
Highlights
The management of incidental findings in research imaging is a contentious issue
The aim of this study was to report on significant incidental findings noted in a research cohort of healthy children undergoing cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)
Incidental findings are an important consideration in imaging for Methods A comprehensive study of cardiovascular structure and function was performed on 350 healthy children aged 9 years scanned as part of a study of developmental influences on cardiovascular structure and function
Summary
The management of incidental findings in research imaging is a contentious issue. The imaging field of view in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) studies often extends well beyond the cardiac anatomy, on initial scout views. In clinical CMR there is limited data on incidental extra-cardiac findings in adults and even less in children. In research studies we are unaware of any data on incidental findings (cardiac or extra-cardiac) involving CMR of children. The aim of this study was to report on significant incidental findings noted in a research cohort of healthy children undergoing CMR. Cardiology assessment and surgical correction; clinical follow-up was recommended for a pelvic kidney; liver and brain lesions required further crosssectional imaging
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