Management implications and outcomes of LI-RADS-2, -3, -4, and -M category observations.

Authors

• Donald G Mitchell
• Mustafa R Bashir
• Claude B Sirlin

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

A radiologist issuing a LI-RADS category is, implicitly or explicitly, a member of a multidisciplinary team. If the definite diagnosis of a benign or malignant entity is not possible, categorizing the uncertainty as LR-2, -3, -4, or -M has important management implications. In this article, we discuss the range of options for management or further diagnostic testing and how a LR category may affect the choice between them. We then review recent published data regarding eventual diagnoses following assignment of a LR category.

Volume

43

Issue

1

First Page

143

Last Page

148

ISSN

2366-0058

Published In/Presented At

Mitchell, D. G., Bashir, M. R., & Sirlin, C. B. (2018). Management implications and outcomes of LI-RADS-2, -3, -4, and -M category observations. Abdominal radiology (New York), 43(1), 143–148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-017-1251-z

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

28779335

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article