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Manuscript Types: Overview

Manuscripts should be constructed according to the guidelines for the specific type of article (Table). All articles must be submitted with a summary statement. The summary statement is a single sentence that best summarizes the manuscript. The sentence is typically taken from the Discussion, but it may be an original sentence that summarizes the important findings of your manuscript. Summary statements may not exceed 255 characters.

Guidelines for Articles Submitted to Radiology

Type of Article
Abstract Maximum Length and Type
Maximum Text Length (no. of words)*
Maximum No. of References
Maximum No. of
Figure Parts
Maximum No. of Tables
Notes
Original Research
250 words, structured
3000
35
8
4
Includes Advances in Knowledge; may include
Implications for Patient Care
Technical Developments
250 words, structured
2000
25
6
2
Includes Advances in Knowledge; may include
Implications for Patient Care
Perspectives
None
2500
35
0
0
Must be invited by editor
Review-type manuscripts
250 words, unstructured
6500
100
24
4
Includes list of Essentials
Special Report
250 words, structured or unstructured
6500
100
24
4
Includes Advances in Knowledge; may include
Implications for Patient Care
Editorial
None
2000
100
0
2
Typically invited by editor
Controversies
None
2000
35
8
1
Must be invited by editor
Diagnosis Please
None
1500
10
6
0

Needs prior approval by editor:
e-mail dhogan@rsna.org with
diagnosis and brief
description of the case
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Case report
100 words, unstructured
1500
20
6
0
Not commonly accepted
Science to Practice
None
900
7
1 (selected from publication by editor)
0
Solicited by Editor
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Letter to the Editor, Reply
None
350
8
0
0
eletter
None
350
8
0
0
Book Review
None
400
0
0
0
Need to contact
Robert A. Halvorsen, MD,
Book Review Editor
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