Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	119025
Country	Greece

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Proposing Incidental-Reporting and Data System: A classification system for incidental findings in radiology
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Christos Koutserimpas, Niki Lama, Georgios Velonakis, Dimitrios Filippiadis, Stavros Spiliopoulos and Nikolaos Kelekis
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Corresponding Author	Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, Lecturer, MD, PhD, Researcher, Research Unit of Radiology and Medical Imaging, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Papadiamantopoulou 19, Athens 11528, Attikí, Greece. nick.arkoudis@gmail.com
Key Words	Incidental findings; Structured reporting; Data system; Classification system; Standardization; Communication; Radiology; Data harmonization; Research; Artificial intelligence in radiology
Core Tip	Although several guidelines on managing specific incidental findings (IFs) already exist and largely enable clinical practice, standardized recommendations accommodated within written radiology reports are lacking. We propose the use of the Incidental Reporting and Data System (I-RADS) to promote clarifying the necessity of next steps and management of IFs within radiology reports, similar to other “Reporting and Data System” systems. I-RADS attempts to improve communication among physicians and standardize recommendations while also allowing the promotion of research. Along with preexisting tools and guidelines, adoption of I-RADS could harmonize IFs management, diminish misunderstandings, improve patient outcomes, and support multicenter studies.
Citation	Arkoudis NA, Moschovaki-Zeiger O, Koutserimpas C, Lama N, Velonakis G, Filippiadis D, Spiliopoulos S, Kelekis N. Proposing Incidental-Reporting and Data System: A classification system for incidental findings in radiology. World J Radiol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-19 02:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-19 02:47
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-29 09:18
Return for Revision	2026-01-29 09:18
Revised	2026-02-02 07:26
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-09 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-09 10:22
Articles in Press	2026-03-09 10:22
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ISSN	1949-8470 (online)
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