The purpose of this exhibit is
1. To review LI-RADS v2014 with an emphasis on changes from the previous version.
2. To discuss the changes in LI-RADS v2014 that bring it closer in alignment with criteria for HCC used by OPTN and AASLD.
3. To demonstrate the use of LI-RADS v2014 using sample CT and MR cases in a quiz format.
Background and Significance:
Importance of accurate HCC staging
Discussion of differences in target population and purpose for other systems for diagnosis of HCC, including AASLD and OPTN.
LI-RADSv2014
Highlight changes in the diagnostic algorithm
Review new content on hepatobiliary contrast agents and their role in LI-RADS
Discuss changes in ancillary features that favor malignancy
Quiz
Radiologists will be presented with cases and asked to categorize them using LI-RADS. There will be an emphasis on cases that use information that is new or changed in LI-RADS v2014.
Santillan, C,
Sirlin, C,
Updates to the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) v2014: The Latest and Greatest. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008236.html