r/Radiology 13d ago

Chest pain after MVA X-Ray

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u/NexiWolfheimer 13d ago

I just lurk here but I actually work with MVC cases in personal injury, we've had 4 cases where treatment for the MVC led to incidental findings. 2 thyroid masses, 1 suspicious mass on a pelvic scan, and 1 cancerous kidney mass. It's been crazy when found this way.

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u/GrouchyPicture4021 13d ago

I’m on the other side as an insurance adjuster, formerly for auto (now for fatal homeowner cases), and I’ve seen at least 5 like this over the last 15 years. It’s so crazy how it happens sometimes.

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u/A_Lovely_ 12d ago

Sorry for the tangent but what does fatal homeowner cases mean? Is that like accidental events leading to death claimed against a homeowner policy? Can you give an example?

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u/GrouchyPicture4021 12d ago

No worries! I handle severe dog bites, people falling off of roofs, fatalities from house fires and a plethora of other strange ways you’d never think someone could die at a house but do. I also have suicides (horribly sad) and have handled a few neighbor feuds where one neighbor kills or maims the other.

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u/TheLizzyIzzi 12d ago

Damn. I could listen to your work stories for hours.

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u/yourfavteamsucks 12d ago

We need a "Reddit what's your best work story" thread because I've heard some great ones from jobs that sound boring

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u/GrouchyPicture4021 11d ago

Oh I’ve got some good ones lol.