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Pearls from the Workstation or Interventional Suite

The criteria for publishing Pearls from the Workstation or Interventional Suite include any of the following:

  • the results of patient-specific diagnostic or interventional radiologic examinations of an unusual or a typical condition to highlight:
    • imaging characteristics of the condition
    • diagnostic challenges
    • diagnostic value of utilized imaging modalities
  • the results of patient-specific interventional radiologic procedures to highlight
    • imaging characteristics of the condition
    • the diagnostic and the treatment values of the procedure

Pearls from the Workstation or Interventional Suite should not include an Abstract. In addition to following the General Instructions listed above, all Pearls from the Workstation or Interventional Suite manuscripts should have the following components:

Discussion

  • Provide an imaging definition of the condition.
  • Describe clearly, concisely, and in the context of published literature the key points, significance, and clinical relevance of imaging findings and observations.
  • Address the importance of imaging characteristics for diagnosis of the condition.
  • Explain the value of specific imaging modalities for examination and diagnosis of the condition.
  • Do not exceed 150 words.
  • Use language suitable for a broad audience of healthcare professionals, including physicians in training.

Teaching Point

  • Describe in one short, informative, and memorable phrase the implications of the presented findings/observations for clinical/imaging practice.
  • Construct a teaching point based on the relevant clinical experience of a senior author to secure interesting and memorable interpretation of the important facts and concepts.

Figures

  • There is no limit on the number of figures which can be included; use as many as needed to effectively illustrate the case.

References

  • Refer the readers to reputable, most current, and comprehensive review articles or systematic reviews.
  • Use in-text references as often as applicable.
  • Provide a maximum of two sources for references.