Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System: an expert consensus statement

Author(s): Elsayes, KM; Kielar, AZ; Agrons, MM; Szklaruk, J; Tang, A; Bashir, MR; Mitchell, DG; Do, RK; Fowler, KJ; Chernyak, V; Sirlin, CB | Abstract: The increasing incidence and high morbidity and mortality of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have inspired the creation of the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS). LI-RADS aims to reduce variability in exam interpretation, improve communication, facilitate clinical therapeutic decisions, reduce omission of pertinent information, and facilitate the monitoring of outcomes. LI-RADS is a dynamic process, which is updated frequently. In this article, we describe the LI-RADS 2014 version (v2014), which marks the second update since the initial version in 2011.