LI-RADS
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In plain language
The scoring system for liver imaging in people already at higher risk of liver cancer, running from definitely benign to definitely malignant. It exists so that CT and MRI reports from different hospitals mean the same thing to the team following you.
Where you’ll see this
The impression of a liver CT or MRI performed for surveillance.
Your report may word it “LIRADS” or “Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System”. These mean the same thing.
Questions worth asking your doctor
- What category did I get, and what does that category normally lead to?
- What is the recommended next step for this category — waiting, another scan, or a biopsy?
- Who decides the timing, and what should I do if my symptoms change before then?
Standard scoring systems
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