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Guideline Current American College of Radiology 2021

ACR Incidental Pulmonary Findings Committee

Updated Jul 5, 2026
Applies to
  • Incidentally detected pulmonary findings on non-screening CT
Classification

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Exclusions

None listed

Interactive

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Evidence

References

  1. PrimaryMunden RF, Black WC, Hartman TE, et al. Managing Incidental Findings on Thoracic CT: Lung Findings. A White Paper of the ACR Incidental Findings Committee. J Am Coll Radiol. 2021;18(9):1267-1279.
FAQ

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Does this guideline apply to oncology patients?

No — patients with known malignancy fall outside the scope unless the guideline states otherwise. Follow oncologic surveillance protocols instead.