Incidental findings on non-contrast abdominal computed tomography in an asymptomatic population: Prevalence, economic and health implications.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Increasing use of low-dose abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans in clinical diagnostics and research offers high sensitivity for kidney stones with minimal radiation exposure. However, due to reduced specificity, incidental findings potentially lead to unnecessary follow-up, financial burden, and psychological distress. Gaps of knowledge remain regarding the prevalence of incidental findings and their financial and psychological consequences. This study investigates the prevalence of incidental findings in asymptomatic participants undergoing low-dose non-contrast CT scans and their economic and psychological sequelae.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective, multicentric observational study using data from the assessment for the control group of the Swiss Kidn

SUBMITTER: Ritter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12321107 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature