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Examples E12-E14 should be abstracted
as follows:
Example El2:
12/2/91. Brain Scan: Imp: Abnormal brain scan compatible with subdural disease
on right.
Comments
a. Record date.
b. Record procedure performed--Brain scan.
c. Record impression along with any information which seems to clarify or add to the report.
d. A scan report will seldom contain a positive statement regarding the presence of cancer.
Scan findings should be supported by other more definitive procedures. Thus, when you
encounter an abnormal scan or isotope tracer report, look for other reports which support
or negate the findings.
Example El3: 3/6/91. Liver Scan: Abnormal scan consistent with a central lesion as well as
irregularity along (R) lower margin. Imp: High possibility of
met. disease.
Comment: The various entries in the top portion of the report describe features of the
examination procedure. They should not be reported.
Example El4:
10/28/91. Bone scan: Areas of abnormality in skull, neck, sternum, shoulders, ribs,
spine, pelvis, and left femur.
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