The Art of the Radiology Report: Practical and Stylistic Guidelines for Perfecting the Conveyance of Imaging Findings.

The radiology report is the culmination of image acquisition, meticulous interpretation, and the generation of deliberate and thoughtful recommendations. It is essentially a translation of images into words, and as such must convey as much pertinent detail needed by the clinician in as concise a format as possible. Several important factors affect the overall quality of the finished report.