Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System: Review of Major Imaging Features

The American College of Radiology supported Liver Imaging Reporting And Data System (LI-RADS) is a comprehensive system for standardized interpretation and reporting of imaging examinations performed in patients at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The system is currently only applicable to patients at high risk for HCC. As defined in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases practice guidelines, these include patients with cirrhosis of any cause or chronic hepatitis B even in the absence of cirrhosis; they also include patients with current or prior HCC even in the absence of cirrhosis.

Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - May 12, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Irene Cruite, An Tang, Adrija Mamidipalli, Amol Shah, Cynthia Santillan, Claude B. Sirlin Source Type: research