Acronym

RADS - Reporting and Data System

Standardised framework for imaging reports and risk stratification

Expansion

Reporting and Data System

Purpose

Provides structured reporting templates and risk scores across multiple imaging modalities

Clinical Context

RADS systems standardise reporting across institutions, improve communication between radiologists and clinicians, and support quality improvement.

  • BI-RADS:
  • PI-RADS:
  • LI-RADS:
  • TI-RADS:

Key Points

  • Each RADS system uses a numeric score (typically 0-6) to stratify malignancy risk and guide management