Insights Into Imaging

17/04/2026

🧬 Can MRI predict how aggressive intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma will be?

A new multicenter study shows quantitative hepatobiliary-phase MRI parameters can help stratify tumor aggressiveness and prognosis.

📊 Metrics like volume ratio (VR) and rim relative intensity ratio (RIRrim) were strong predictors of survival outcomes, supporting more informed treatment planning.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02225-4 (Shuo Zhang et al.)

17/04/2026

🧠 Low-flow vascular malformations of the CNS are often incidental, but recognizing them is crucial.

This pictorial review highlights the key MRI features of DVAs, cavernous malformations, capillary telangiectasias, and sinus pericranii, helping radiologists distinguish them from tumors or high-flow vascular lesions.

🔎 Knowing the imaging patterns can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary procedures.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02209-4 (Lorena Nicolosi et al.)

16/04/2026

📈 Burnout in radiology is rising.

A new article explores what makes a happy radiology department, and how individual radiologists can protect their well-being and resilience despite growing workload pressures.

💡 Healthy workplaces support both radiologists and patient care.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02230-7 (Giles Maskell & Sarah Coope)

15/04/2026

🚑 Incidental findings are everywhere in polytrauma CT.

In a study of 1,475 WBCT scans, incidental findings were detected in ~84% of patients -many requiring follow-up or treatment.

Researchers propose IF-RADS (1–5), a new classification system to standardize reporting and guide clinical action.

🧠 A step toward clearer reporting and better patient management.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02229-0 (Daniela Kildal et al.)

15/04/2026

📈 PSA ≥15 ng/mL often raises strong suspicion for prostate cancer - but is biopsy always necessary?

A new study shows multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) can reliably detect clinically significant prostate cancer and exclude it in patients with non-suspicious MRI findings, even with highly elevated PSA.

🧠 Imaging-based risk stratification could help avoid unnecessary biopsies in high-risk patients.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02235-2 (Samuel Trappe et al.)

14/04/2026

🩺 Work–life balance in radiology isn’t one-size-fits-all.

A new review explores how Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z view work, purpose, and well-being differently—and what this means for the future of radiology teams.

💡 The key takeaway: flexibility, inclusive leadership, and intergenerational collaboration are essential to tackle burnout and build resilient workplaces.



https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02232-5

13/04/2026

🧠 Can CT imaging reveal which early-stage lung cancer patients need extra treatment?

A new study identifies 3 CT-based radiomic subtypes of stage I lung adenocarcinoma with distinct survival outcomes. The high-risk subtype not only shows poorer prognosis but also significant benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy in stage IB patients.

📊 Radiomics may help move beyond TNM staging toward personalized postoperative treatment.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02228-1 (Guangyu Tao et al.)

13/04/2026

MSK infections on MRI shouldn’t be vague ❌

MSKI-RADS brings structure, clarity, and standardized severity scoring to extremity infections 🦴📊

Better reports 📝
Better communication 🤝
Better patient outcomes 🎯

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-025-02185-1 (Angela He et al.)

Abstract A standardized guideline and scoring system are recommended for the imaging evaluation of musculoskeletal infections on MR imaging. The Musculoskeletal Infection Reporting and Data System (MSKI-RADS) is a recently developed and validated classification system using MR imaging that can be us...

10/04/2026

📢 Predicting Ischemic Stroke in CNS Angiitis

A retrospective study of 23 patients with primary angiitis of the CNS examined MRI predictors of ischemic stroke after starting immunosuppressive therapy.

🔹 Timing matters: Stroke risk peaked 10–20 days after therapy initiation (~12%)
🔹 Key vessel predictors: Higher stenosis and more circular vessel wall enhancement on MRI
🔹 Most strokes (77.6%) occurred in the territory of inflamed vessels

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-026-02217-4 (Franca Wagner et al.)

10/04/2026

📢 Insights into Cystic Female Pelvic Lesions

Cystic pelvic lesions in women—ovarian or non-ovarian—are common, but imaging overlap can make diagnosis challenging.

This review highlights how MRI, with its superior soft-tissue resolution and multiplanar capabilities, helps:
🔹 Differentiate ovarian vs. non-ovarian lesions
🔹 Classify ovarian cysts using O-RADS MRI
🔹 Integrate T1, T2, DWI, and post-contrast features for accurate diagnosis

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-025-02174-4 (Olivera Nikolić et al.)

03/04/2026

🏆 5️⃣ Fifth-most Cited article in Insights into Imaging for the Impact Factor 2024!

Dual-energy CT with virtual monoenergetic images and iodine maps improves tumor conspicuity in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-022-01297-2

(Hongwei Liang et al.)

Objectives To evaluate the value of monoenergetic images (MEI [+]) and iodine maps in dual-source dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for assessing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), including the visually isoattenuating PDAC. Materials and methods This retrospective study included 75 PDAC....

02/04/2026

🏆 4️⃣ Fourth-most Cited in Insights into Imaging for the Impact Factor 2024!

The role of generative adversarial networks in brain MRI: a scoping review

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-022-01237-0

(Hazrat Ali et al.)

The performance of artificial intelligence (AI) for brain MRI can improve if enough data are made available. Generative adversarial networks (GANs) showed a lot of potential to generate synthetic MRI data that can capture the distribution of real MRI. Besides, GANs are also popular for segmentation,...