The radiology report is the culmination of image acquisition, meticulous interpretation, and the generation of deliberate and thoughtful recommendations. It is essentially a translation of images into words, and as such must convey as much pertinent detail needed by the clinician in as concise a format as possible. Several important factors affect the overall quality of the finished report. Active voice helps to convey information more confidently, and in a manner that is easier to read and understand. The use of several words and phrases is frowned upon, as it makes the radiologist sound uncertain. The manner in which the impression is stated can significantly influence the ordering physician's decision as to whether to follow the radiologist's recommendations. Critical findings must be promptly communicated to the appropriate health care provider, and documented in the final report. By following the guidelines illustrated in this article, radiologists will learn how to create a perfected report, which will be concise, convey important findings while answering the clinical question posed, and will be favorably viewed by the requesting physician.

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We present the interesting case of a patient with peritoneal solitary fibrous tumor (SFT). The patient initially presented with right lower quadrant pain. Computed tomography findings revealed the presence of a large mass near the cecum, with both arterial and venous blood supply arising directly from the splenic artery and vein. The patient ultimately underwent surgical excision of the mass, and pathological examination was consistent with benign SFT. Not only is the location of our patient's tumor exceedingly rare, but also, to our knowledge, it is the first reported case of SFT with such a unique vascular supply.

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