Incidental Findings

Unanticipated information discovered in the course of testing or medical care. Used in discussions of information that may have social or psychological consequences, such as when it is learned that a child's biological father is someone other than the putative father, or that a person tested for one disease or disorder has, or is at risk for, something else.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): E01.410

MeSH Unique ID: D033162

Entry Terms:

• Finding, Incidental
• Findings, Incidental
• Incidental Finding
• Incidental Discovery
• Discoveries, Incidental
• Discovery, Incidental
• Incidental Discoveries

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Incidental Findings