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What Are Incidental Findings on an MRI?

Two doctors in white coats holding and examining brain MRI scans

An incidental finding is something a radiologist sees on a scan that wasn’t the reason for the scan — and on a whole-body MRI, they’re one of the most quietly valuable parts of the report. Here’s what they are, how radiologists classify them, and why they’re a strength of preventative imaging rather than a cause for concern.