VI-RADS score system - A primer for urologists.

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Urology
• Oncology

Background:

• Bladder cancer (BCa) is a prevalent and aggressive malignancy worldwide.
• Approximately 30% of BCa cases present as muscle-invasive disease, increasing metastatic risk.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current imaging techniques for bladder cancer.
• To provide a guide for urologists on the Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS).
• To standardize multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for BCa diagnosis and reporting.

Main Methods:

• Review of the state-of-the-art imaging in Radiology.
• Development and explanation of the VI-RADS scoring system.
• Examination of external validation studies and literature on mpMRI for BCa.

Main Results:

• The VI-RADS system offers a standardized approach to mpMRI for BCa.
• mpMRI interpretation and reporting are crucial for BCa assessment.
• External validation studies support the utility of VI-RADS.

Conclusions:

• VI-RADS enhances standardized mpMRI for bladder cancer.
• This system has potential clinical implications for disease management and follow-up.
• Standardized imaging improves diagnostic accuracy and patient care for BCa.