Gokce Belge Bilgin, Cem Bilgin, Hassan Kobeissi, Sherief Ghozy, Yigit Can Senol, Mohamed Sobhi Jabal, Ramanathan Kadirvel, Waleed Brinjikji, David F Kallmes
Clin Imaging . 2024 Mar:107:110084. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110084. Epub 2024 Jan 15.
Case reports and interesting images are valuable contributions to the radiology literature as they provide unique insights into uncommon conditions and rare presentations. Additionally, they serve as a rapidly expanding live image atlas and, therefore, can help radiologists to improve their diagnostics skills. However, due to high rejection rates and an increasing number of predatory publishers, publishing radiology case reports remains a daunting task for junior researchers. To overcome these challenges and ensure timely dissemination of their research findings, authors should consider several factors when selecting a target journal for case report publications. In this primer, we have summarized key considerations in journal selection and highlighted reputable journals that welcome radiology case reports.