Neuro/ENT Imaging with the Masters

Course Description

This 4 day course is designed to bring the practicing physician interested in imaging the head and neck a range of useful and state-of-the-art information regarding the performance of imaging exams, the important anatomy and typical and unusual imaging findings, and pathology of a broad spectrum of diseases.  This practical information from some of the very best speakers and experts in their field will present to you vital information on the most common pathologies that you can use immediately in your own practice.  The course has been structured to provide a wide range of lectures regarding common problems seen in an active practice.  The faculty will lecture on diseases of the head and neck, and will also present interesting case sessions for active audience participation.  The faculty is completely accessible for informal discussions, to answer questions, and to help participants with problem areas in imaging.

Course Objectives

1. Review the normal anatomy of the head and neck as depicted on imaging studies, and understand the compartment approach to lesion location.
2. Understand the imaging approach to patients with common head and neck presentations.
3. Increase your knowledge of the imaging of head and neck neoplasia, and the proper staging of tumors
4. Understand the limitations of imaging in disease of the head and neck.

 Target Audience

Radiologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Otologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Radiology, and Otolaryngology residents or fellows, and other allied health care providers with an interest in the imaging and treatment of Head and Neck anatomy and pathology.

Accreditation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of [acf field=”iicme_course_credits”] AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dr. Anil T Ahuja

1. Evolution of Head and Neck Ultrasound
2. Normal Sonographic Anatomy of Head and Neck
3. Sonography of Thyroid Nodules
4. Ultrasound of Diffuse Thyroid Disease
5. Role of Ultrasound in Parathyroid Imaging
6. Ultrasound Surveillance of Past Thyroid Surgery
7. Sonography of Salivary Gland Lesions: Usual Culprits
8. Sonography of Unusual Salivary Gland Lesions
9. Sonography of Neck Nodes
10. Ultrasound of Non-Nodal, Non-Thyroidal Neck Lumps

Dr. Robin Cassumbhoy

1. Laryngeal CT Anatomy
2. Cervical Nodes: CT Anatomy and Levels Classification
3. Temporal Bone: CT Anatomy
4. Head and Neck SCC: CT / MRI Approach
5. Trigeminal Nerve: Imaging Anatomy
6. Brachial Plexus: MRI Anatomy with Pathology Correlation
7. Sinonasal CT Anatomy

Dr. Richard Wiggins

1. Head and Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
2. Suprahyoid Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
3. Infrahyoid Neck Cross Sectional Imaging
4. Fallor Ergo Sum, Misadventures in Head and Neck Imaging
5. Cranial Nerve 5 and 7 Pathology
6. Middle Ear Pathology
7. Mastoid and Petrous Apex Pathology
8. Lower Cranial Nerves
9. Sinonasal Pathology
10. CPA/IAC
11. Central Skull Base
12. Oral Cavity
13. Larynx Pathology