2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (ePosters)-EP01.07-002. Objectives and Design of the ACR Lung Cancer Screening CT Incidental Findings

EP01.07-002. Objectives and Design of the ACR Lung Cancer Screening CT Incidental Findings - Quick Reference Guide

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed a Quick Reference Guide on incidental findings in lung cancer screening CT scans. The guide provides recommendations on how to manage and follow up on incidental findings that are discovered during the screening process. These findings, which are unrelated to lung cancer, may indicate a need for further investigation and evaluation. The guide is meant to be a helpful reference tool for healthcare professionals involved in managing the care continuum of lung cancer screening, including program coordinators, ordering providers, and allied healthcare professionals.<br /><br />The guide focuses on seven anatomic regions and 15 organs and systems that are within the field of view of the CT scan. For each organ/system, recommendations and levels of action are suggested, which are intended to be concise and clinically relevant. The guide is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all possible findings, but rather addresses the most commonly encountered incidental findings.<br /><br />The development of this reference guide involved a team of radiologists, pulmonologists, primary care providers, navigators, and coordinators. Feedback and input from 40 participants at 32 institutions across the United States were collected through surveys and incorporated into the final draft. The guide was designed to be concise and easy to understand.<br /><br />The ACR Quick Reference Guide to Lung Cancer Incidental Findings is expected to be a valuable resource for healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer screening. It provides guidance on managing incidental findings and determining the appropriate course of action, with relevant recommendations. The guide can be accessed using a QR code provided in the document.<br /><br />Overall, the aim of the guide is to enhance the understanding and management of incidental findings in lung cancer screening CT scans to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up, ultimately improving patient care.

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Michael Gieske

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Speaker Michael Gieske

Topic Early Detection and Screening - Work Up

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American College of Radiology

Quick Reference Guide

incidental findings

lung cancer screening

CT scans

management

follow-up

investigation

evaluation

healthcare professionals