A Case Report of Incidental Hepatic Cysts Found on Ultrasound Imaging: Implications for the Anesthesiologist. Issue 2 (15th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hasan, Aysha; Alrayashi, Walid; Waisel, David; Boretsky, Karen
• Is Part Of: A & A practice. Volume 10:Issue 2(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01-15
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000627
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2575-3126

Abstract

Abstract : Point-of-care ultrasound imaging is increasingly used by anesthesiologists to facilitate rapid clinical diagnosis and treatment in the perioperative period. With its growing popularity, inevitably, unfamiliar structures will be observed. We present a case of cystic liver lesions in a healthy model during a point-of-care workshop. We address the clinical, ethical, and legal implications of incidental findings in anesthesiology. We offer recommendations and an algorithmic approach to these occurrences.