Imaging, Ultrasound & Procedures

Incidental finding

What does Incidental finding mean?

An abnormality discovered unexpectedly during a test performed for another reason.

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This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.